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Is Henderson, North Carolina Safe?

Population 15,013 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Henderson runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,397 per 100K.

Henderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHendersonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.9317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2173.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate328.0--268.2
Theft Rate1397.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2173/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Henderson

Violent crime in Henderson is close to the national average. The rate of 400.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2173.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,397 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 328 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Henderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault328
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,397
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Henderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
400.9
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
2173.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson Safety

Is Henderson safe?
Not especially. Henderson earns a D with a crime rate of 257.4 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 Henderson?
257.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2173.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Henderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Henderson's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,397 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Henderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Henderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Henderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Henderson?
Crime rates have held steady in Henderson, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Henderson compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Henderson ranks behind about 71% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Henderson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Henderson?
Bad. A D grade and 257.4 per-thousand rate put Henderson below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Henderson?
400.9 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (328), robbery (46), and murder (8.0) 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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