Durham, North Carolina has a higher than average rate of both violent and property crime, with a violent crime rate of 40.6 compared to the national average of 22.7 and a property crime rate of 58.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This puts the city at a higher risk for incidents such as assault, robbery, and burglary. The statistics show that there is a need for increased efforts to address crime in Durham and to improve safety for its residents. However, it is important to keep in mind that these numbers are just statistics and do not capture the full picture of the community and the people who live there. Context, such as socio-economic factors and access to resources, also play a crucial role in understanding and addressing crime in Durham.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Durham violent crime is 40.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Durham property crime is 58.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.