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Crime & Safety in Burlington, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Burlington has a violent crime rate of 850 per 100,000 residents, 124% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 632.1 per 100,000, robbery at 122.0, rape at 77.6. The murder rate is 18.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,602 per 100,000, 135% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,354, burglary at 987, vehicle theft at 261 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 25 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Burlington receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Burlington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent850.2/100K
124% above US avg
Murder18.5/100K
193% above US avg
Rape77.6/100K
Robbery122.0/100K
Assault632.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,601.9/100K
135% above US avg
Burglary986.9/100K
Theft3,354.4/100K
Vehicle Theft260.6/100K
Arson9.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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