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Is Mooresville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 55,842 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mooresville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 271 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,862 per 100K.

Mooresville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMooresvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2329.92053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1862.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate276.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2330/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mooresville

Violent crime in Mooresville is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2329.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,862 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mooresville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary382
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,862
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft276
087% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mooresville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mooresville
380.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mooresville
2329.9
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mooresville Safety

Is Mooresville safe?
Not especially. Mooresville earns a D with a crime rate of 271 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 Mooresville?
271 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2329.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mooresville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mooresville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,862 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mooresville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mooresville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mooresville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mooresville?
No. Crime in Mooresville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mooresville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Mooresville ranks behind about 85% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mooresville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mooresville?
Bad. A D grade and 271 per-thousand rate put Mooresville below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mooresville?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (73), and murder (4.0) 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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