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Crime & Safety in Murphy, NC

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

Murphy has a violent crime rate of 905 per 100,000 residents, 138% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 724.2 per 100,000, robbery at 60.4, rape at 120.7. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,182 per 100,000, 266% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,104, burglary at 2,595, vehicle theft at 483 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Murphy receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent905.3/100K
138% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape120.7/100K
Robbery60.4/100K
Assault724.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,181.7/100K
266% above US avg
Burglary2,595.1/100K
Theft4,103.8/100K
Vehicle Theft482.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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