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Crime & Safety in Chapel Hill, NC

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

Chapel Hill has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 50.4 per 100,000, robbery at 27.7, rape at 16.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,507 per 100,000, 23% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,149, burglary at 299, vehicle theft at 59 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Chapel Hill receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent94.4/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape16.3/100K
Robbery27.7/100K
Assault50.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,506.7/100K
23% below US avg
Burglary299.4/100K
Theft1,148.8/100K
Vehicle Theft58.6/100K
Arson6.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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