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Is Weddington, North Carolina Safe?

Population 14,517 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,517, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Weddington earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,501 per 100K.

Weddington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWeddingtonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate198.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1931.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate115.0--268.2
Theft Rate1501.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate408.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB

198/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1931/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weddington

Violent crime in Weddington is well below the national average. The rate of 198.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1931.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,501 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weddington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault115
043% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary369
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,501
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft408
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weddington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weddington
198.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weddington
1931.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weddington Safety

Is Weddington safe?
Not especially. Weddington earns a C with a crime rate of 212.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Weddington?
212.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 198.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1931.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weddington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Weddington 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 Weddington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weddington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weddington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weddington?
Crime rates have held steady in Weddington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Weddington compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Weddington ranks behind about 73% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Weddington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Weddington?
Mixed. Violent crime is well 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Weddington?
198.0 per 100,000, which is 46% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (115), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) 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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