Fayetteville, NC Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Fayetteville, NC Crime

Is Fayetteville, NC safe to live in?

Fayetteville earns a city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe) based on analysis of its eight neighborhoods. Notably, 75% of those neighborhoods — six out of eight — carry an A or B grade, meaning the majority of Fayetteville residents live in areas classified as safe. Jack Britt stands out with the city's only Grade A rating, while Seventy-First, King's Grant, and Westover all hold Grade B+ ratings. Even the lower-rated neighborhoods — Central Fayetteville and Terry Sanford — reach only a C+, and no neighborhood in the city received a D or F grade. That distribution compares favorably to many similarly sized U.S. cities, suggesting Fayetteville's safety profile is broadly positive, though it does vary meaningfully by area.

What is the overall crime grade for Fayetteville in 2026?

Fayetteville's overall crime grade is C- for 2026 when measured city-wide. However, it's important to distinguish between the city-wide crime grade and the neighborhood-level safety rating. At the neighborhood level, the city earns a B (Safe) rating — reflecting that the neighborhoods where most residents actually live skew considerably safer than the city-wide aggregate might suggest. Specifically, 62.5% of analyzed neighborhoods hold a Grade B, and 12.5% hold a Grade A, while only 25% fall into the C range. No neighborhoods were graded D or F. The gap between the C- city-wide grade and the B neighborhood safety rating underscores the importance of looking at crime data at the neighborhood level rather than relying solely on city averages.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Fayetteville, NC?

Based on 2026 data, the safest neighborhoods in Fayetteville are:

• Jack Britt — Grade A: The city's top-rated neighborhood, with a population of roughly 32,700 and a median household income of $84,068 — the highest in the city. Its Grade A status makes it the clear first choice for safety-conscious residents.
• Seventy-First — Grade B+: Home to about 32,600 residents and a median income of $69,511, Seventy-First consistently ranks among Fayetteville's safest communities.
• King's Grant — Grade B+: With a median income of $69,814 and a population near 17,900, King's Grant pairs a tight-knit community feel with strong safety metrics.
• Westover — Grade B+: A neighborhood of approximately 26,200 residents and a median income of $70,998, Westover rounds out the city's B+ tier.
• Douglas Byrd — Grade B: Serving around 30,200 residents at a median income of $54,111, Douglas Byrd offers a solid safety record at a more accessible income level.

Collectively, these five neighborhoods account for a large share of Fayetteville's population and all carry grades of B or higher.

Which parts of Fayetteville have higher crime rates?

The neighborhoods with relatively higher crime rates in Fayetteville are Terry Sanford and Central Fayetteville, both graded C+. Terry Sanford has a population of about 24,500 and a median household income of $51,435, while Central Fayetteville serves roughly 27,400 residents at a median income of $63,934. Bonnie Doone (Grade B-) and Douglas Byrd (Grade B) represent a middle tier — meaningfully safer than the C+ areas but worth monitoring. Even Westover, graded B+, appears on the higher-crime comparison list relative to the city's top performers. Importantly, a C+ grade still indicates a moderate crime environment — not an extreme one — and no Fayetteville neighborhood analyzed in 2026 received a D or F rating.

How does Fayetteville's crime compare across its neighborhoods?

The spread across Fayetteville's eight analyzed neighborhoods is relatively compressed, which is itself a meaningful data point. The grade range runs from A (Jack Britt) at the top to C+ (Terry Sanford and Central Fayetteville) at the bottom — a span of roughly two full letter grades. By comparison, many large U.S. cities see neighborhood grades ranging from A all the way down to F. Here's the grade distribution at a glance:

• Grade A: 1 neighborhood (12.5% of analyzed areas)
• Grade B+ to B-: 5 neighborhoods (62.5%)
• Grade C+: 2 neighborhoods (25%)
• Grade D or F: 0 neighborhoods (0%)

This means 3 out of 4 Fayetteville neighborhoods carry a B-range grade or better, and none fall into failing territory. The data suggests that while crime does vary across the city, the variation is moderate rather than extreme.

Is Fayetteville a good place to live for families?

For families, Fayetteville offers real options — particularly in its higher-graded neighborhoods. Jack Britt (Grade A, median income $84,068) and the three B+ neighborhoods — Seventy-First, King's Grant, and Westover, all with median incomes between $69,500 and $71,000 — provide environments where safety grades are strong and household incomes suggest established, stable communities. The city's median home value of $133,843 and median rent of $960 make it considerably more affordable than many metros, which can be a significant advantage for families stretching a budget. The trade-offs include a poverty rate of 19.9% and an unemployment rate of 8.4%, both of which are above national averages and reflect broader economic pressures in the region. Families who prioritize safety should focus their search on Jack Britt, Seventy-First, King's Grant, and Westover, where 75% of the city's neighborhoods carry safe B or A grades.

How do income levels correlate with crime grades in Fayetteville neighborhoods?

The Fayetteville neighborhood data shows a clear pattern: higher median household incomes tend to align with better crime grades. Jack Britt, the only Grade A neighborhood, has the highest median income at $84,068. The three Grade B+ neighborhoods — Seventy-First ($69,511), King's Grant ($69,814), and Westover ($70,998) — cluster tightly in the high-$60,000 to low-$70,000 range. Moving down the safety scale, Douglas Byrd (Grade B) has a median income of $54,111, Bonnie Doone (Grade B-) sits at $62,209, and the two C+ neighborhoods — Central Fayetteville ($63,934) and Terry Sanford ($51,435) — fall at or below the city's overall median of $46,321. This correlation doesn't mean lower-income neighborhoods are unsafe by definition, but it does reflect the well-documented relationship between economic opportunity and community safety outcomes.