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Is Smithfield, North Carolina Safe?

Population 13,114 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,114, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Smithfield earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,346 per 100K.

Smithfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmithfieldNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1645.62053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1346.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1646/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Smithfield

Violent crime in Smithfield is below the national average. The rate of 285.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1645.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,346 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Smithfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,346
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smithfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithfield
285.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smithfield
1645.6
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield Safety

Is Smithfield safe?
It depends on where in Smithfield you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Smithfield?
193.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1645.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smithfield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smithfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smithfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smithfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Smithfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Smithfield compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Smithfield ranks behind about 61% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Smithfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Smithfield?
Mixed. Violent crime is 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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Smithfield?
285.6 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (57), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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