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Is Lewisville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 14,421 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lewisville is a smaller community of 14,421 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,496 per 100K.

Lewisville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLewisvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2117.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1496.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2117/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lewisville

Violent crime in Lewisville is below the national average. The rate of 274.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2117.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,496 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lewisville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary269
0100% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,496
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lewisville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewisville
274.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewisville
2117.2
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewisville Safety

Is Lewisville safe?
Not especially. Lewisville earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lewisville?
239.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2117.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lewisville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lewisville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,496 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lewisville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lewisville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lewisville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lewisville?
No. Crime in Lewisville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lewisville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Lewisville ranks behind about 75% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lewisville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lewisville?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.1 per-thousand rate put Lewisville below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lewisville?
274.0 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (59), 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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