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Is Huntersville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 68,535 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Huntersville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 269.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,987 per 100K.

Huntersville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntersvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2314.72053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate305.0--268.2
Theft Rate1987.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate524.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2315/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntersville

Violent crime in Huntersville is close to the national average. The rate of 378.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2314.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,987 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 305 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Huntersville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault305
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary444
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,987
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft524
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntersville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntersville
378.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntersville
2314.7
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntersville Safety

Is Huntersville safe?
Not especially. Huntersville earns a D with a crime rate of 269.3 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 Huntersville?
269.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2314.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntersville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntersville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,987 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntersville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntersville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntersville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntersville?
Crime rates have held steady in Huntersville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Huntersville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Huntersville ranks behind about 79% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Huntersville 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 Huntersville?
Bad. A D grade and 269.3 per-thousand rate put Huntersville below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntersville?
378.6 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (305), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) 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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