Clayton, NC has safety grade B+, a population of about 23,179, an overall crime rate near 367 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Clayton, NC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Clayton, NC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Clayton, NC crime snapshot: safety grade B+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Moderately Safe
per 1000 residents
Clayton, NC demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (47.1% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 85 incidents suggests Clayton maintains good community safety standards.
Clayton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3712860, a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total crime count is 85 incidents. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 40 incidents, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (28), Stolen Property Offenses (3), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (9). Assault accounts for 35 incidents, all categorized as Assault Offenses. Robbery is relatively low, with only 1 incident. Sex offenses are also minimal, with 1 incident of Kidnapping/Abduction. The "others" category includes 8 incidents of Fraud Offenses. To provide a comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. This includes the city and state name associated with the GEOID, population figures, median income, crime rate per 100k residents, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes associated with the area. Without this information, a complete assessment of the area's safety is not possible.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Clayton, NC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Clayton, NC and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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