Clay, NC County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to
, the county's violent crime rate is 19.3, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. This suggests that residents of Clay County are less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, or murder. However, the property crime rate in Clay County is higher than the national average, with a rate of 54.5 compared to 35.4. This means that residents may be more at risk for crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. While Clay County may have a lower overall crime rate, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Clay County violent crime is 19.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Clay County property crime is 54.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Clay, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Maryville, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Maryville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.