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Is Eden, North Carolina Safe?

Population 15,500 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Eden is a smaller community of 15,500 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 188.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,074 per 100K.

Eden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEdenNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.4317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1672.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1074.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate153.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1673/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eden

Violent crime in Eden is well below the national average. The rate of 208.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1672.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,074 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery27
043% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,074
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft153
048% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Eden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eden
208.4
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eden
1672.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Eden Safety

Is Eden safe?
It depends on where in Eden you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Eden?
188.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1672.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eden safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Eden has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eden?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Eden's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Eden compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Middle of the pack for North Carolina. Eden isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among North Carolina cities.
How safe is Eden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Eden?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Eden?
208.4 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (27), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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