Located in North Carolina, the small town of Locust has recently been experiencing a surge in violent crime. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate is 10.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Locust is slightly higher at 35.6, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may not need to worry about violent crimes as much, they should still be cautious of property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite being a small town, Locust is not immune to crime and residents should remain vigilant in keeping their community safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Locust violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Locust property crime is 35.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.