Harnett County, located in North Carolina, is known for its relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Harnett County is 19.8, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Harnett County are less likely to experience incidents of violence such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the property crime rate in Harnett County is slightly higher than the national average at 54.4 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Harnett County remains a relatively safe community for its residents, with law enforcement working diligently to keep crime rates low.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Harnett County violent crime is 19.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Harnett County property crime is 54.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Harnett, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Apex, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Apex, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.