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Is Hope Mills, North Carolina Safe?

Population 18,324 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,324, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hope Mills earns a C+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,186 per 100K.

Hope Mills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHope MillsNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate345.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1669.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1186.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1669/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hope Mills

Violent crime in Hope Mills is close to the national average. The rate of 345.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1669.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,186 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hope Mills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary213
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,186
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hope Mills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hope Mills
345.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hope Mills
1669.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hope Mills Safety

Is Hope Mills safe?
It depends on where in Hope Mills you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Hope Mills?
201.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 345.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1669.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hope Mills safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hope Mills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hope Mills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hope Mills?
Crime rates have held steady in Hope Mills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Hope Mills compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Middle of the pack for North Carolina. Hope Mills isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among North Carolina cities.
How safe is Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hope Mills?
345.0 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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