Despite being a coastal state, North Carolina is surrounded by four other states and attracts a lot of foot traffic from neighbouring states to beaches and other destinations. Located in the far West, Asheville has historical significance as the former home of the wealthy Vanderbilt family, and the Biltmore, known as America’s Castle, is a major tourist attraction.When exploring the different cities of the state, it is important to consider their level of security.
1. Lumberton
Lumberton is not only one of the most dangerous cities in North Carolina, but also on the list of most dangerous cities in the entire United States. The 4,444 citizens have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim. The city is 435% more at risk than the rest of the state. There are 122 property crimes and 20 violent crimes per 1,000 people.
2. Oxford
In a city with less than 9,000 residents, you would think people would be nice to each other.In Oxford he had nearly 500 crimes reported in one year.The good thing about these numbers is that the vast majority were non-violent crimes.The probability that a local resident will be the victim of a property crime is 1 in 21.The chance of experiencing personal violence is 1 in 129.
3. Pineville
It’s not every day you come across a city with ties to the president.Pineville also happens to be the birthplace of former President Polk.
Unfortunately, even heritage cannot protect a place.When it comes to property damage, Pineville is number 1 in the state.Residents have a 1 in 8 chance of having their property damaged.
4. Whiteville
Despite its historical importance, Whiteville faces significant challenges, particularly due to its small size of only 5,000 residents.It ranks second in the nation for property crimes and third for violent crimes.Local officials blame the problems on a lack of job opportunities and rising prices in the city.
5. Kinston
Driving through this city, you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of the past.Most people pass by on their way to the Neusee River or the sea.
Those who remain should be careful, however, as the odds of a local resident becoming a victim of property crime are 1 in 20.
6. Williamston
Williamston has the feel of being in the middle of nowhere.It’s about 25 minutes from a major city, and the community doesn’t have much going on.When there isn’t much going on locally, it usually means there isn’t a lot of work either.One-fifth of the population is impoverished.Perhaps this has something to do with Williamston having the state’s fifth-highest burglary rate.
7. Gastonia
Gastonia is a large city located not far from Charlotte.There were 4,500 reported crimes in one year.Citizens have a one in twenty chance of becoming victims of property crime.The majority were property crimes, but there were also 525 violent crimes.
8. Greenville
Greenville is a city in eastern North Carolina.Property crimes are high, but violent crimes are low.
9. Concord
Concord is a city in central North Carolina.Property crime rates are high, but violent crime rates are low.
10. Asheville
Asheville is a city in western North Carolina.Property crime rates are high, but violent crime rates are low.
