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Crime & Safety in Sanford, NC

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

Sanford has a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 residents, 30% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 124.1 per 100,000, robbery at 120.8, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 20.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,402 per 100,000, 74% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,604, burglary at 695, vehicle theft at 104 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sanford receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent265.1/100K
30% below US avg
Murder20.1/100K
220% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery120.8/100K
Assault124.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,402.1/100K
74% above US avg
Burglary694.5/100K
Theft2,603.6/100K
Vehicle Theft104.0/100K
Arson6.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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