Crime rates in Hays, NC are lower than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 17.5 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Hays is higher than the national average, with a rate of 49.2 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents of Hays may have a lower risk of experiencing violent crime, they may be more likely to experience property crimes such as theft or burglary. This context highlights the need for continued efforts to address and prevent crime in the community, particularly in terms of property crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hays violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Hays property crime is 49.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hays, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.