Crime Rate in Raleigh, North Carolina (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Raleigh based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Raleigh has a violent crime rate of 488.8 per 100,000 residents, 36% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Raleigh is 5.1 per 100K, with 25 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 7.4% compared to the previous year.
- →Raleigh's violent crime rate is above the North Carolina state average of 375.8/100K.
488,085
Population
488.8
Violent Rate
5.1
Murder Rate
2819.2
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Raleigh decreased by -7.4% from the previous year. The city is currently on a worsening trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Raleigh by type:
1.0%
Murder
7.4%
Rape
17.7%
Robbery
73.8%
Assault
How Raleigh Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 488,085 | 488.8 | 5.1 | 2819.2 |
| 2023 | 482,842 | 528.1 | 5.4 | 2589.5 |
| 2022 | 470,829 | 499.8 | 9.3 | 2334.6 |
| 2021 | 481,823 | 464.1 | 5.4 | 2136.7 |
| 2020 | 482,264 | 392.1 | 4.3 | 2020.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Raleigh?
Raleigh has a violent crime rate of 488.8 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2819.2 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Raleigh safe?
Raleigh receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 88th percentile for safety.
How does Raleigh compare to the national average?
Raleigh's violent crime rate of 488.8/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.