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Is Waxhaw, North Carolina Safe?

Population 23,140 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Waxhaw is a smaller community of 23,140 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 193.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,059 per 100K.

Waxhaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWaxhawNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.6317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1678.82053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1059.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1679/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Waxhaw

Violent crime in Waxhaw is below the national average. The rate of 259.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1678.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,059 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Waxhaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,059
076% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Waxhaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waxhaw
259.6
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Waxhaw
1678.8
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waxhaw Safety

Is Waxhaw safe?
It depends on where in Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw?
193.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1678.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Waxhaw safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Waxhaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Waxhaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Waxhaw?
No. Crime in Waxhaw has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Waxhaw compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Waxhaw ranks behind about 64% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw?
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 Waxhaw?
259.6 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (60), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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