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Is Holly Springs, North Carolina Safe?

Population 50,288 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Holly Springs means there's room for concern. The 251.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,592 per 100K.

Holly Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHolly SpringsNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2165.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1592.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate342.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2165/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Holly Springs

Violent crime in Holly Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 345.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2165.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,592 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Holly Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,592
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft342
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Holly Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holly Springs
345.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Holly Springs
2165.2
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Holly Springs Safety

Is Holly Springs safe?
Not especially. Holly Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.1 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 Holly Springs?
251.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2165.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Holly Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Holly Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,592 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Holly Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Holly Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Holly Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Holly Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Holly Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Holly Springs compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Holly Springs ranks behind about 88% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Holly Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Holly Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.1 per-thousand rate put Holly Springs below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Holly Springs?
345.6 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (61), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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