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Is Morrisville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 32,466 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Morrisville is a smaller community of 32,466 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,619 per 100K.

Morrisville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorrisvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate282.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2240.22053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1619.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

283/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2240/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morrisville

Violent crime in Morrisville is below the national average. The rate of 282.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2240.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,619 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Morrisville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,619
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morrisville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morrisville
282.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morrisville
2240.2
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morrisville Safety

Is Morrisville safe?
Not especially. Morrisville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Morrisville?
252.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 282.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2240.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morrisville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morrisville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,619 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morrisville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morrisville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morrisville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morrisville?
No. Crime in Morrisville has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Morrisville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Morrisville ranks behind about 70% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Morrisville 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 Morrisville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.3 per-thousand rate put Morrisville below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 283 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morrisville?
282.8 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (57), 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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