The Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 16.1 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in this area is slightly higher than the national average at 36.8 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from physical harm, they still need to be vigilant about protecting their belongings. Overall, the crime rate in this area is relatively low, but it is important for individuals to remain aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions to prevent crime. With a lower rate of violent crime, the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area offers a relatively safe environment for its residents to live and work in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area violent crime is 16.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area property crime is 36.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.