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Is Rolesville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 12,839 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,839, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Rolesville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,724 per 100K.

Rolesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRolesvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.1317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2038.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1724.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

314/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2039/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Rolesville

Violent crime in Rolesville is close to the national average. The rate of 314.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2038.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,724 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Rolesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,724
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Rolesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rolesville
314.1
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Rolesville
2038.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Rolesville Safety

Is Rolesville safe?
Not especially. Rolesville earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 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 Rolesville?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2038.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Rolesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Rolesville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,724 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Rolesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Rolesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Rolesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Rolesville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Rolesville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Rolesville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Rolesville ranks behind about 83% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Rolesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Rolesville?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Rolesville below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 314 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Rolesville?
314.1 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (51), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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