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Is Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Safe?

Population 14,386 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,386, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Roanoke Rapids earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,206 per 100K.

Roanoke Rapids Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoanoke RapidsNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1842.82053.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate1206.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate168.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Roanoke Rapids

Violent crime in Roanoke Rapids is close to the national average. The rate of 372.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1842.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,206 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Roanoke Rapids Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,206
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft168
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Roanoke Rapids Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roanoke Rapids
372.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Roanoke Rapids
1842.8
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Roanoke Rapids Safety

Is Roanoke Rapids safe?
Not especially. Roanoke Rapids earns a C with a crime rate of 221.5 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 Roanoke Rapids?
221.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1842.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Roanoke Rapids safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Roanoke Rapids's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,206 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Roanoke Rapids?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Roanoke Rapids generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Roanoke Rapids police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Roanoke Rapids?
No. Crime in Roanoke Rapids has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Roanoke Rapids compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Roanoke Rapids ranks behind about 74% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids?
Bad. A C grade and 221.5 per-thousand rate put Roanoke Rapids below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Roanoke Rapids?
372.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (82), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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