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Is Reidsville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 14,692 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,692, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Reidsville earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,084 per 100K.

Reidsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricReidsvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1781.32053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1084.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate291.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1781/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Reidsville

Violent crime in Reidsville is well below the national average. The rate of 213.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1781.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,084 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Reidsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,084
077% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft291
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Reidsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reidsville
213.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Reidsville
1781.3
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Reidsville Safety

Is Reidsville safe?
It depends on where in Reidsville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Reidsville?
199.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1781.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Reidsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Reidsville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Reidsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Reidsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Reidsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Reidsville?
No. Crime in Reidsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Reidsville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Reidsville ranks behind about 61% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Reidsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Reidsville?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Reidsville?
213.8 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (35), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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