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Is Monroe, North Carolina Safe?

Population 42,644 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Monroe is a smaller community of 42,644 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,177 per 100K.

Monroe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMonroeNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate433.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1809.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1177.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1809/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Monroe

Violent crime in Monroe is above the national average. The rate of 433.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1809.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,177 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Monroe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary351
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,177
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Monroe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
433.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Monroe
1809.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Monroe Safety

Is Monroe safe?
Not especially. Monroe earns a C with a crime rate of 224.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Monroe?
224.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 433.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1809.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Monroe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Monroe's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,177 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Monroe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Monroe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Monroe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Monroe?
No. Crime in Monroe has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Monroe compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Monroe ranks behind about 64% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Monroe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Monroe?
Bad. A C grade and 224.3 per-thousand rate put Monroe below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Monroe?
433.6 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (68), and murder (7.0) 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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