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Is Knightdale, North Carolina Safe?

Population 23,144 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Knightdale is a smaller community of 23,144 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 254.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,763 per 100K.

Knightdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKnightdaleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.7317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.72053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1763.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate464.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2200/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Knightdale

Violent crime in Knightdale is close to the national average. The rate of 341.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,763 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Knightdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,763
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft464
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Knightdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Knightdale
341.7
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Knightdale
2199.7
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Knightdale Safety

Is Knightdale safe?
Not especially. Knightdale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.1 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 Knightdale?
254.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Knightdale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Knightdale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,763 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Knightdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Knightdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Knightdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Knightdale?
Crime rates have held steady in Knightdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Knightdale compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Knightdale ranks behind about 88% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Knightdale 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 Knightdale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.1 per-thousand rate put Knightdale below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Knightdale?
341.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (47), 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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