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Is Summerfield, North Carolina Safe?

Population 11,327 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Summerfield is a smaller community of 11,327 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Summerfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSummerfieldNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2028.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate252.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

240.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2029/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Summerfield

Violent crime in Summerfield 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 2028.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Summerfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary284
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft252
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Summerfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summerfield
372.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Summerfield
2028.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Summerfield Safety

Is Summerfield safe?
Not especially. Summerfield earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.1 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 Summerfield?
240.1 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 2028.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Summerfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Summerfield's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Summerfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Summerfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Summerfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Summerfield?
No. Crime in Summerfield has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Summerfield compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Summerfield ranks behind about 80% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Summerfield 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 Summerfield?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.1 per-thousand rate put Summerfield below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Summerfield?
372.6 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (64), and murder (3.0) 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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