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Is High Point, North Carolina Safe?

Population 120,571 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for High Point means there's room for concern. The 251.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,479 per 100K.

High Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHigh PointNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate449.7317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2065.72053.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1479.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

450/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2066/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for High Point

Violent crime in High Point is above the national average. The rate of 449.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2065.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,479 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

High Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery100
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,479
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How High Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

High Point
449.7
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

High Point
2065.7
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About High Point Safety

Is High Point safe?
Not especially. High Point earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in High Point?
251.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 449.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2065.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is High Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. High Point's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,479 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in High Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in High Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the High Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in High Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. High Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does High Point compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. High Point ranks behind about 73% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is High Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in High Point?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.5 per-thousand rate put High Point below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 450 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in High Point?
449.7 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (100), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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