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Is Garner, North Carolina Safe?

Population 41,562 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 41,562, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Garner earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,061 per 100K.

Garner Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGarnerNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate338.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1711.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1061.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate191.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1711/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Garner

Violent crime in Garner is close to the national average. The rate of 338.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1711.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,061 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Garner Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,061
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft191
060% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Garner Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garner
338.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Garner
1711.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Garner Safety

Is Garner safe?
Not especially. Garner earns a C with a crime rate of 205 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 Garner?
205 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 338.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1711.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Garner safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Garner 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 Garner?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Garner generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Garner police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Garner?
Crime rates have held steady in Garner, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Garner compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Middle of the pack for North Carolina. Garner isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among North Carolina cities.
How safe is Garner to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Garner?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Garner?
338.6 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (63), and murder (5.0) 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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