Crime & Safety in High Point, NC

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

High Point has a violent crime rate of 463 per 100,000 residents, 22% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 364.7 per 100,000, robbery at 78.2, rape at 15.3. The murder rate is 5.1 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,500 per 100,000, 28% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,520, burglary at 344, vehicle theft at 602 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, High Point receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent463.3/100K
22% above US avg
Murder5.1/100K
19% below US avg
Rape15.3/100K
Robbery78.2/100K
Assault364.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,500.2/100K
28% above US avg
Burglary344.3/100K
Theft1,520.0/100K
Vehicle Theft601.9/100K
Arson34.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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