Cary, NC Property Crime Rates and Non-Violent Crime Maps

Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Cary in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Cary ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Cary's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The property crime rate in Cary is 12.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cary residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Cary varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 267 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Cary, NC see the most incidents - about 646 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cary, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Cary for 2025 is $16,329,619. This translates to approximately $97 per resident and $258 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Cary. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.6%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cary is $97 per year, which is $39 less than the national average and $45 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cary:

• In Enfield, NC, crime costs $349 per person, which is $253 more than in Cary.
• In Whispering Pines, NC, crime costs $29 per person, which is $68 less than in Cary

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cary for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Cary	Cost per Cary Resident
Vehicle Theft	$6.88 million	$41
Burglary	$1.75 million	$10
Theft	$7.29 million	$43
Arson	$414,348	$2
Total Cost of Property Crime	$16,329,619	$97

The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Cary, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cary totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,329,619 ($97 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Property Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cary property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Cary has 15, have the same problem. Of Cary’s 168,997 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Cary Property Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cary residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.328
Vehicle Theft	2.628
Burglary	1.142
Arson	0.1015
Total Property Crime	12.20 (C+)

Individual Cary Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Cary is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cary.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Morrisville, NC	C-	A-	C-
Apex, NC	B	A	A-
Holly Springs, NC	B+	A+	A-
New Hill, NC	B	C-	A-
Raleigh, NC	C-	C+	D+
Hollemans Crossroads, NC	D+	C	C-
Pine Hurst Park, NC	C	A-	C
Fearrington, NC	B-	B	B
Garner, NC	C-	C+	D+
Haywood, NC	C	C	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cary is lower versus other cities of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Charleston, WV	C-	C	C
Champaign, IL	C+	B-	B-
Charlottesville, VA	D+	B	B
Chapel Hill, NC	D	D+	D+
Chesapeake, VA	C	C+	C+
Charleston, SC	D-	D	D
Cheyenne, WY	C+	A	A
Clarksville, TN	C	D+	D+
Chicago, IL	C-	C	C
Alexandria, VA	D	B+	B+

Considering only the property crime rate, Cary is safer than the North Carolina state average and safer than the national average.

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