Crime & Safety in Cary, NC

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

Cary has a violent crime rate of 72 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 50.1 per 100,000, robbery at 12.7, rape at 7.7. The murder rate is 1.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,326 per 100,000, 32% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,114, burglary at 89, vehicle theft at 118 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 91 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Cary receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent72.1/100K
81% below US avg
Murder1.7/100K
74% below US avg
Rape7.7/100K
Robbery12.7/100K
Assault50.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,325.7/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary89.1/100K
Theft1,113.9/100K
Vehicle Theft118.3/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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