Crime & Safety in Salisbury, NC

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

Salisbury has a violent crime rate of 963 per 100,000 residents, 153% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 727.5 per 100,000, robbery at 147.7, rape at 57.4. The murder rate is 30.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,996 per 100,000, 104% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,765, burglary at 402, vehicle theft at 826 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Salisbury receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent962.7/100K
153% above US avg
Murder30.1/100K
377% above US avg
Rape57.4/100K
Robbery147.7/100K
Assault727.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,995.7/100K
104% above US avg
Burglary402.0/100K
Theft2,765.0/100K
Vehicle Theft826.0/100K
Arson2.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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