The crime rate in Sanford, NC Metro Area is slightly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Sanford is 22.55 compared to the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 40.95 compared to the national average of 35.4. It is important for residents of Sanford to be aware of the potential for criminal activity and take steps to protect themselves and their property such as keeping doors locked and valuables out of sight. It is also important that residents remain informed about local crime trends so that they can make informed decisions on how to stay safe in their community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sanford Metro Area violent crime is 22.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Sanford Metro Area property crime is 41.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sanford, 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.