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Is Graham, North Carolina Safe?

Population 20,131 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Graham faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,412 per 100K.

Graham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrahamNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.9317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2342.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate197.0--268.2
Theft Rate1412.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate326.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Graham

Violent crime in Graham is below the national average. The rate of 274.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2342.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,412 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Graham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault197
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary437
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,412
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft326
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Graham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Graham
274.9
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Graham
2342.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Graham Safety

Is Graham safe?
Not especially. Graham earns a D with a crime rate of 261.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Graham?
261.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2342.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Graham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Graham's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,412 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Graham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Graham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Graham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Graham?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Graham's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Graham compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Graham ranks behind about 77% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Graham to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Graham?
Bad. A D grade and 261.7 per-thousand rate put Graham below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 275 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Graham?
274.9 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (197), robbery (50), 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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