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.