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Is Kernersville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 29,128 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 29,128, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kernersville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,501 per 100K.

Kernersville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKernersvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1762.12053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1501.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate313.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

329/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1762/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kernersville

Violent crime in Kernersville is close to the national average. The rate of 328.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1762.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,501 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kernersville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,501
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft313
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kernersville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kernersville
328.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kernersville
1762.1
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kernersville Safety

Is Kernersville safe?
Not especially. Kernersville earns a C with a crime rate of 209.1 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 Kernersville?
209.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1762.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kernersville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Kernersville 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 Kernersville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kernersville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kernersville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kernersville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kernersville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kernersville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Middle of the pack for North Carolina. Kernersville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among North Carolina cities.
How safe is Kernersville 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 Kernersville?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Kernersville?
328.8 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (75), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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