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Is Zebulon, North Carolina Safe?

Population 11,933 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Zebulon faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,899 per 100K.

Zebulon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZebulonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.5317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2233.62053.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1899.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2234/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zebulon

Violent crime in Zebulon is close to the national average. The rate of 350.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2233.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,899 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zebulon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery87
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,899
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zebulon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zebulon
350.5
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zebulon
2233.6
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zebulon Safety

Is Zebulon safe?
Not especially. Zebulon earns a D with a crime rate of 258.4 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 Zebulon?
258.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2233.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zebulon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zebulon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,899 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zebulon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zebulon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zebulon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zebulon?
Crime rates have held steady in Zebulon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Zebulon compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Zebulon ranks behind about 85% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Zebulon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Zebulon?
Bad. A D grade and 258.4 per-thousand rate put Zebulon below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zebulon?
350.5 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (87), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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