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Is Statesville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 32,181 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Statesville is a smaller community of 32,181 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,469 per 100K.

Statesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStatesvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.9317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2001.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1469.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate352.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2002/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Statesville

Violent crime in Statesville is below the national average. The rate of 265.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2001.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,469 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Statesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,469
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft352
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Statesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Statesville
265.9
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Statesville
2001.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Statesville Safety

Is Statesville safe?
Not especially. Statesville earns a C with a crime rate of 226.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Statesville?
226.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2001.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Statesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Statesville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,469 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Statesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Statesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Statesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Statesville?
No. Crime in Statesville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Statesville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Statesville ranks behind about 69% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Statesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Statesville?
Bad. A C grade and 226.7 per-thousand rate put Statesville below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 266 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Statesville?
265.9 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (57), 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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