Murphy, NC has a significantly higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. Violent crime in Murphy is 44.9, which is almost double the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Murphy is 95.3, more than double the national average of 35.4. This data indicates that Murphy has an above-average rate of criminal activity and should be addressed to ensure its residents’ safety and wellbeing.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Murphy violent crime is 44.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Murphy property crime is 95.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.