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Safest Counties in North Carolina

Top 15 North Carolina counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Hyde County

98/100

State Avg Safety Score

32/100

Counties Ranked

100

of 100 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in North Carolina

Hyde County

Hyde County, North Carolina

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Stokes County

Stokes County, North Carolina

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 4.5 per 100K

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Mitchell County

Mitchell County, North Carolina

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 40.0 per 100K

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Caswell County

Caswell County, North Carolina

Violent: 44.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 189.0 per 100K

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Nash County

Nash County, North Carolina

Violent: 58.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 404.1 per 100K

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Wake County

Wake County, North Carolina

Violent: 53.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 414.5 per 100K

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Yancey County

Yancey County, North Carolina

Violent: 107.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 404.6 per 100K

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Madison County

Madison County, North Carolina

Violent: 32.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 569.7 per 100K

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Jones County

Jones County, North Carolina

Violent: 129.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 529.0 per 100K

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Avery County

Avery County, North Carolina

Violent: 113.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 644.8 per 100K

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Beaufort County

Beaufort County, North Carolina

Violent: 105.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 679.9 per 100K

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Pasquotank County

Pasquotank County, North Carolina

Violent: 143.4 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 689.7 per 100K

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Gates County

Gates County, North Carolina

Violent: 95.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 770.8 per 100K

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Alleghany County

Alleghany County, North Carolina

Violent: 54.6 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 937.3 per 100K

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Northampton County

Northampton County, North Carolina

Violent: 319.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 696.0 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in North Carolina?

Hyde County is the safest county in North Carolina with a safety score of 98/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are North Carolina county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in North Carolina?

The top 5 safest counties in North Carolina are: 1. Hyde County (98/100), 2. Stokes County (95/100), 3. Mitchell County (94/100), 4. Caswell County (89/100), 5. Nash County (81/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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