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Crime & Safety in Lexington, NC

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

Lexington has a violent crime rate of 640 per 100,000 residents, 68% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 481.1 per 100,000, robbery at 142.7, rape at 5.3. The murder rate is 10.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,292 per 100,000, 119% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,314, burglary at 788, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 25 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lexington receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent639.6/100K
68% above US avg
Murder10.6/100K
68% above US avg
Rape5.3/100K
Robbery142.7/100K
Assault481.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,292.4/100K
119% above US avg
Burglary787.7/100K
Theft3,314.5/100K
Vehicle Theft190.3/100K
Arson15.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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