Located in Denton, North Carolina, the crime rate in the zip code of 27239 is higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Denton is 29.7, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents in Denton are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft, is also higher in Denton at a rate of 39.9 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents in Denton not only have to worry about their physical safety, but also the security of their belongings.
Despite these alarming statistics, Denton still remains a close-knit community with a strong sense of community and dedication to addressing and reducing crime. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Denton (zip 27239) violent crime is 29.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Denton (zip 27239) property crime is 39.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Denton, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Badin, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Badin, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.