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This is the Safest City in North Carolina, According to Reports

Whatever city you move to or live in you want to know that it is a safe place for your family to be in and around.  According to a report…

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Whatever city you move to or live in you want to know that it is a safe place for your family to be in and around.  According to a report by SafeWise, they released the ninth annual Safest Cities report.  The rankings of the safest cities can highlight cities with low crime rates and ignite conversation and action around how to make all cities and communities safer.

There are criteria that determine what makes your per capita crime rates that were submitted by 41 states to the FBI. Here's how crime rates trended across the US, according to the report:

  • Violent crimes rates held steady or decreased in 59% of states
  • 41% of states saw a jump in violent crime year over year, last year was 68%
  • Property crime rates held steady or decreased in 61% of states
  • 39% of states saw a jump in property crime rates, last year it was 22%
  • 16 states saw a dip in both violent and property crime rates year over year
  • 10 states saw both violent and property crime rates rise year over year

The safest city in North Carolina is Rolesville. Its population is 9,679 and they have a median income of $127,575. The city's violent crime rate is low compared to the average for the state. What's the safest city in the state you are from or live in? Check out the full list here.

North Carolina City Named One of the Safest Cities to Live in America

Safety is surely a priority when picking a location to live. Before moving into a new area people tend to look up crime in the area just to get an idea of where are they moving into. Certainly, it is understandable to want to be in a location that is safe for you and your family and friends that may be visiting. It is all about creating a calm and safe environment around you.

Home Snacks understands that and generated a list of the safest cities to live in for 2022 in the U.S. The purpose of the list is to help determine some of the top safest cities in the country. They analyzed 283 cities within America with a population of more than 100,000 to come up with this list. One North Carolina city has been making a name for itself by appearing on tons of lists recently. Wondering which North Carolina city has been named one of the safest cities in America? Check out the full top 10 list below and share your thoughts!

10. Santa Clarita, CA

    9. Port St. Lucie, FL

      8. Sugar Land, TX

        7. Murrieta, CA

          6. Frisco, TX

            5. Allen, TX

              4. Thousand Oaks, CA

                3. Cary, NC

                  2. Naperville, IL

                    1. Carmel, IN

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                      Learn more about each of these cities and what makes them some of the safest here