Chatham County, located in North Carolina, has a crime rate that is lower than the national average. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 19.1 compared to the national average of 22.7. This means that Chatham County has a relatively low number of incidents involving violence such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Chatham County is higher than the national average at 49.4, while the US average is 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite having a lower overall crime rate compared to the rest of the country, it is important for residents and visitors of Chatham County to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Chatham County violent crime is 19.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Chatham County property crime is 49.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Chatham, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.