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Is Kannapolis, North Carolina Safe?

Population 61,708 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Kannapolis means there's room for concern. The 213.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,367 per 100K.

Kannapolis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKannapolisNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1874.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1367.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate304.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1874/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kannapolis

Violent crime in Kannapolis is below the national average. The rate of 258.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1874.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,367 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kannapolis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,367
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft304
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kannapolis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kannapolis
258.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kannapolis
1874.2
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kannapolis Safety

Is Kannapolis safe?
Not especially. Kannapolis earns a C with a crime rate of 213.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kannapolis?
213.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1874.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kannapolis safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kannapolis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kannapolis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kannapolis?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kannapolis's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kannapolis compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Kannapolis ranks behind about 69% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Kannapolis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kannapolis?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Kannapolis?
258.0 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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