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Is Newton, North Carolina Safe?

Population 13,822 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newton is a smaller community of 13,822 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,376 per 100K.

Newton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewtonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.5317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2108.72053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate327.0--268.2
Theft Rate1376.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate526.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2109/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newton

Violent crime in Newton is close to the national average. The rate of 396.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2108.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,376 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 327 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Newton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault327
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,376
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft526
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newton
396.5
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newton
2108.7
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newton Safety

Is Newton safe?
Not especially. Newton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.5 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 Newton?
250.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2108.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,376 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newton?
No. Crime in Newton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Newton compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Newton ranks behind about 74% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newton 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 Newton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.5 per-thousand rate put Newton below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newton?
396.5 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (327), robbery (74), 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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