Crime Safety Grade

B

High Point, NC Crime Rate

Lower crime than 88% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is High Point Safe?

With an overall crime index of 62, High Point has a 38% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 357. 100% of High Point neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

High Point
62
North Carolina Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
62
38% below average
Violent Crime
70
30% below average
Property Crime
111
11% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in High Point

1 in 357

Property crime: 1 in 225

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High Point Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 41% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 41% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 69 ▼ 31%
Assault Violent 83 ▼ 17%
Robbery Violent 59 ▼ 41%
Burglary Property 81 ▼ 19%
Larceny / Theft Property 141 ▲ 41%
Vehicle Theft Property 111 ▲ 11%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All High Point Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Hickswood Forest A- 62

High Point Crime by Zip Code

27265
A Index: 63
27263
A- Index: 109
27262
A- Index: 107
27260
C Index: 153

High Point Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
173,324
Median Income
$49,649
Home Value
$161,357
Median Rent
$880
Home Ownership
58%

Racial Demographics

White
53.5%
Black
31.4%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
7.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in High Point?
High Point has an overall crime index of 62, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in High Point are rated A or B for safety.
Is High Point safe to live in?
High Point 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 High Point?
The safest neighborhoods in High Point based on crime data include Hickswood Forest. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does High Point crime compare to the national average?
High Point's overall crime index is 62 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 38% lower than the typical US city.

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