The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Downtown Fayetteville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Fayetteville.

 

Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$11.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,955 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Fayetteville 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.

Is Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Fayetteville ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of neighborhoods but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Fayetteville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Fayetteville is 159.9 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Fayetteville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Fayetteville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 3 in the central areas to 1 in 10 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC see the most incidents - about 173 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Fayetteville for 2025 is $11,284,365. This translates to approximately $2,164 per resident and $3,955 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.2% of the median household income in Downtown Fayetteville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Fayetteville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC: $2164
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: $1113
Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: $411
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Fayetteville is $2,164 per year, which is $1,700 more than the national average and $1,626 more than Fayetteville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Fayetteville:
  • In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $1,113 per person, which is $1,051 less than in Downtown Fayetteville.
  • In Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $411 per person, which is $1,753 less than in Downtown Fayetteville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Fayetteville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Fayetteville
Cost per Downtown Fayetteville Resident
Murder
$3.36 million
$644
Rape/Sexual Assault
$198,202
$38
Robbery
$363,901
$70
Assault
$2.55 million
$490
Kidnapping
$44,449
$9
Vehicle Theft
$372,219
$71
Burglary
$680,009
$130
Theft
$2.14 million
$409
Arson
$28,043
$5
Vandalism
$1.15 million
$220
Animal Cruelty
$5,143
$1
Drug Crimes
$355,956
$68
Identity Theft
$42,729
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$11,284,365
$2,164

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, 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 Downtown Fayetteville totals $24,000,876 ($4,602 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $35,285,240 ($6,766 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the Downtown Fayetteville crime map, keep in mind that 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 central part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 Downtown Fayetteville has 8, have the same problem. Of Downtown Fayetteville’s 5,215 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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Downtown Fayetteville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Downtown Fayetteville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
17.05
Robbery
2.218
Rape
0.6268
Murder
0.3426
Total Violent Crime
20.23 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
79.06
Vehicle Theft
4.609
Burglary
14.38
Arson
0.2227
Total Property Crime
98.27 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1406
Drug Crimes
9.228
Vandalism
30.82
Identity Theft
1.059
Animal Cruelty
0.1333
Total "Other" Rate
41.38 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Fayetteville is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Fayetteville.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B+
A+
B+
B-
A
A-
B-
A
C
D+
B-
D+
C-
D+
C-
B-
C
D+
D+
C-
C
C
C+
A+
A+
A+
C-
B-
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Fayetteville is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
C-
C-
D
F
F
D
D+
D+
A-
D+
D+
C-
C+
C+
A+
B
B
D+
C-
C-
C-
F
F
A
B
B
A-
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Fayetteville is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Fayetteville schools on SchoolGrade

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