Crime Safety Grade

B-

Durham, NC Crime Rate

Lower crime than 76% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 161+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Durham Safe?

With an overall crime index of 85, Durham has a 15% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 269. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Oakhaven earning an A+ grade while Edgemont rates F+.

Crime Index Comparison

Durham
85
North Carolina Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
85
15% below average
Violent Crime
93
7% below average
Property Crime
100
At national average
Safe Areas
83%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Durham

1 in 269

Property crime: 1 in 250

Where Is It Safe in Durham?

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Durham Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 11% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 12% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 88 ▼ 12%
Assault Violent 90 ▼ 10%
Robbery Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Burglary Property 88 ▼ 12%
Larceny / Theft Property 111 ▲ 11%
Vehicle Theft Property 101 ▲ 1%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Durham Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Research Triangle Park A+ 6
2 Oakhaven A+ 14
3 Grande Park A+ 10
4 Lakehurst A+ 14
5 Willow Haven A+ 12
6 Fairfield A+ 14
7 Lake Park A+ 17
8 Heather Glen A+ 10
9 Audubon Park A+ 25
10 Inverness Drive A+ 10
11 Marbry Landing A+ 28
12 Willow Hill A+ 25
13 Oakhurst A+ 14
14 Duke East Campus A+ 17
15 Chancellor's Ridge A+ 5
16 Greymoss A+ 10
17 Huntington Ridge A+ 5
18 Southampton A+ 14
19 Newhall Village A+ 25
20 Crown Point A+ 28
21 Waterford A+ 12
22 Valleybrook A+ 34
23 Sunningdale A+ 34
24 Hope Valley Green A+ 34
25 Myers Park / Beechgrove A+ 27
26 SprIng Valley A+ 26
27 Welcome Circle A+ 21
28 Westwood Estates A+ 19
29 Country Club Heights A 30
30 Bennet Place A 21
31 Placid Valley A 34
32 West Hills A 24
33 Treyburn A 30
34 Windsor Oaks A 30
35 Fieldstone by the Eno A 55
36 Parkwood A 38
37 Colony Park A 36
38 Cameron Woods A 36
39 Eno Trace A 30
40 Vantage Pointe A 30
41 Bluffs of the Eno A 30
42 Stephen's Woods A 30
43 Bent Creek / Woodberry Forest A 44
44 Trotter Ridge A 44
45 Sterling Ridge A 44
46 Everwood A 44
47 Lochaven Hills A 40
48 Bradbury Glen A 34
49 Stirrup Creek A 34
50 Bradbury Trace A 34
51 Meadows of Pagehurst A 34
52 Pagehurst A 34
53 Watts Hospital / Hillandale A 81
54 Croasdaile Farm A 44
55 Hope Valley A 49
56 Fortune's Ridge A 37
57 Grove Park A 38
58 Cardinal Lake A 32
59 Stillwood A 32
60 Hope Valley Farms A 42
61 Gatewood Forest A 37
62 Ashley Forest A 59
63 Homeplace II A 53
64 Cross Timbers A 117
65 Woodwinds A 117
66 Forest Hills A 84
67 Oak Grove Community A 56
68 Parc at University A 64
69 Folkstone A- 42
70 Northeast Hills A- 63
71 Wynstead A- 63
72 Belcrest A- 63
73 New Hope Forest A- 50
74 Ravenstone A- 109
75 Woodcroft A- 78
76 Providence Ridge A- 56
77 Lochside A- 56
78 Landon Farms A- 83
79 Barclay to Sandlewood A- 56
80 Milan Woods A- 95
81 Merrick Moore A- 90
82 Bon Air Avenue A- 56
83 Surrey Green A- 53
84 Eagle's Pointe A- 103
85 Forest Oaks A- 99
86 Walden Pond A- 99
87 Duke Forest A- 109
88 Trinity Heights A- 103
89 Duke Homestead A- 72
90 Park Ridge Estates A- 87
91 Dixon Road Area A- 94
92 Stadium Heights A- 51
93 Penrith A- 69
94 Duke Park A- 127
95 Wellington Forest A- 77
96 Woodlake B+ 115
97 Croasdaile B+ 115
98 Colonial Village B+ 82
99 Trinity Park B+ 130
100 Parkside B+ 130
101 American Village B+ 122
102 Abercromby B+ 70
103 Old North Durham B+ 135
104 Taylor Estates B+ 92
105 Abron Drive B+ 125
106 Whitney Park B+ 125
107 Buck Crossing B+ 125
108 Highgate B+ 125
109 Darby Glen B+ 125
110 Brandon Ridge B+ 125
111 Horton Hills B+ 111
112 Cranford Road B+ 151
113 Anderson St. / Wrightwood Park B+ 150
114 Amberlynn Valley B+ 86
115 Urban 900 B+ 156
116 Chapel Hill Road B 121
117 Scarsdale Village B 100
118 Pleasant Drive B 111
119 Central Park B 152
120 Rigsbee Hill B 152
121 Old Five Points B 152
122 Crooked Creek B 114
123 West Murray / Broad B 111
124 North Carolina Central University B 87
125 Morehead Hill B 149
126 Old West Durham B 155
127 Warehouse District B- 154
128 Burch Avenue B- 170
129 Duke West Campus B- 110
130 Long Meadow B- 131
131 Tuscaloosa-Lakewood B- 131
132 Walltown B- 145
133 Northgate Park B- 135
134 Rockwood B- 141
135 Lakewood Park C+ 154
136 Eastway Village C+ 136
137 Omah Street C+ 153
138 Auburn Square C+ 145
139 South Terrace at Auburn C+ 145
140 Auburn Park C+ 145
141 Copper Creek C+ 145
142 Auburn Hills C+ 145
143 Wellons Village C+ 160
144 Knollwood C 161
145 Wynterfield C 151
146 Emorywood Estates C 151
147 Summer Meadow C 136
148 Swann's Mill C 136
149 Old Farm C 136
150 Lyon Park C 172
151 Old East Durham C 164
152 Downtown Durham C- 175
153 Southside / St. Teresa C- 155
154 Albright C- 165
155 Franklin Village D 181
156 Duke Manor Apartments D 184
157 Crest Street D- 184
158 West End D- 192
159 Cleveland-Holloway D- 188
160 Golden Belt D- 197
161 Edgemont F+ 192

Durham Crime by Zip Code

27712
A Index: 32
27713
A- Index: 78
27709
A- Index: 105
27705
A- Index: 109
27707
B+ Index: 113
27711
B+ Index: 119
27703
B+ Index: 95
27704
B+ Index: 112
27708
B Index: 64
27710
B Index: 64
27701
C+ Index: 144

Durham Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
391,371
Median Income
$61,962
Home Value
$242,669
Median Rent
$1,098
Home Ownership
52%

Racial Demographics

White
44.3%
Black
40.4%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian
5.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Durham?
Durham has an overall crime index of 85, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 83% of neighborhoods in Durham are rated A or B for safety.
Is Durham safe to live in?
Durham has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Durham?
The safest neighborhoods in Durham based on crime data include Oakhaven, Greymoss, Willow Hill, Willow Haven, and Fairfield. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Durham crime compare to the national average?
Durham's overall crime index is 85 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% lower than the typical US city.

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