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Is Kings Mountain, North Carolina Safe?

Population 12,117 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kings Mountain is a smaller community of 12,117 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,387 per 100K.

Kings Mountain Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKings MountainNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.2317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.12053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1387.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kings Mountain

Violent crime in Kings Mountain is close to the national average. The rate of 359.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,387 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kings Mountain Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,387
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kings Mountain Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kings Mountain
359.2
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kings Mountain
2148.1
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Mountain Safety

Is Kings Mountain safe?
Not especially. Kings Mountain earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.7 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 Kings Mountain?
250.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kings Mountain safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kings Mountain's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,387 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kings Mountain?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kings Mountain generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kings Mountain police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kings Mountain?
Crime rates have held steady in Kings Mountain, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Kings Mountain compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Kings Mountain ranks behind about 74% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kings Mountain 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 Kings Mountain?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.7 per-thousand rate put Kings Mountain below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kings Mountain?
359.2 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (40), and murder (5.0) 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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