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Is Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Safe?

Population 48,536 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 48,536, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fuquay-Varina earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,538 per 100K.

Fuquay-Varina Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFuquay-VarinaNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate309.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1866.92053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1538.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

310/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1867/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fuquay-Varina

Violent crime in Fuquay-Varina is close to the national average. The rate of 309.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1866.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,538 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fuquay-Varina Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary217
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,538
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fuquay-Varina Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fuquay-Varina
309.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fuquay-Varina
1866.9
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fuquay-Varina Safety

Is Fuquay-Varina safe?
Not especially. Fuquay-Varina earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fuquay-Varina?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 309.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1866.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fuquay-Varina safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fuquay-Varina's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,538 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fuquay-Varina?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fuquay-Varina generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fuquay-Varina police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fuquay-Varina?
No. Crime in Fuquay-Varina has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Fuquay-Varina compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Fuquay-Varina ranks behind about 67% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fuquay-Varina to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fuquay-Varina?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Fuquay-Varina below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 310 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fuquay-Varina?
309.6 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (55), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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