Crime Safety Grade

C

Statesville, NC Crime Rate

Lower crime than 69% of U.S. cities

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

Is Statesville Safe?

With an overall crime index of 93, Statesville has a 7% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 309. 100% of Statesville neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Statesville
93
North Carolina Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
93
7% below average
Violent Crime
81
19% below average
Property Crime
54
46% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Statesville

1 in 309

Property crime: 1 in 463

Where Is It Safe in Statesville?

Statesville Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Burglary · 20% above avg
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 89% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Assault Violent 60 ▼ 40%
Robbery Violent 81 ▼ 19%
Burglary Property 120 ▲ 20%
Larceny / Theft Property 31 ▼ 69%
Vehicle Theft Property 11 ▼ 89%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Statesville Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Trinity-Persimmon-Pressle A+ 93

Statesville Crime by Zip Code

Statesville Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
27,114
Median Income
$42,004
Home Value
$155,728
Median Rent
$762
Home Ownership
52%

Racial Demographics

White
69.7%
Black
20.5%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian
2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Statesville?
Statesville has an overall crime index of 93, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Statesville are rated A or B for safety.
Is Statesville safe to live in?
Statesville has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Statesville?
The safest neighborhoods in Statesville based on crime data include Trinity-Persimmon-Pressle. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Statesville crime compare to the national average?
Statesville's overall crime index is 93 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 7% lower than the typical US city.

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