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Is Mount Airy, North Carolina Safe?

Population 10,682 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Airy is a smaller community of 10,682 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,014 per 100K.

Mount Airy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount AiryNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate195.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2305.82053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate134.0--268.2
Theft Rate2014.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

195/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2306/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Airy

Violent crime in Mount Airy is well below the national average. The rate of 195.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2305.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,014 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Airy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault134
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary439
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,014
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Airy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Airy
195.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Airy
2305.8
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Airy Safety

Is Mount Airy safe?
Not especially. Mount Airy earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Airy?
250.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 195.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2305.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Airy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Airy's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,014 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Airy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Airy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Airy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Airy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mount Airy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mount Airy compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Mount Airy ranks behind about 73% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Airy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mount Airy?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.1 per-thousand rate put Mount Airy below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 195 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Airy?
195.0 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (134), robbery (33), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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