Crime Rate in Durham, North Carolina (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Durham based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Durham has a violent crime rate of 619.2 per 100,000 residents, 72% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Durham is 12.3 per 100K, with 37 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 2.7% compared to the previous year.
- →Durham's violent crime rate is above the North Carolina state average of 375.8/100K.
300,208
Population
619.2
Violent Rate
12.3
Murder Rate
3799.7
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Durham decreased by -2.7% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Durham by type:
2.0%
Murder
9.3%
Rape
26.0%
Robbery
62.8%
Assault
How Durham Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 300,208 | 619.2 | 12.3 | 3799.7 |
| 2023 | 295,788 | 636.3 | 15.2 | 3761.1 |
| 2022 | 286,377 | 687.2 | 14.7 | 3316.6 |
| 2021 | 291,962 | 739.8 | 16.1 | 3313.4 |
| 2020 | 284,925 | 858.8 | 12.6 | 3737.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Durham?
Durham has a violent crime rate of 619.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3799.7 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Durham safe?
Durham receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 92th percentile for safety.
How does Durham compare to the national average?
Durham's violent crime rate of 619.2/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.