Knightdale, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 13.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Knightdale, NC shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (70.3% 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 313 incidents suggests Knightdale maintains good community safety standards.
Knightdale demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3736080, a total of 313 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 220 incidents, primarily driven by Larceny/Theft Offenses (181 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (14 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (8 incidents), and Stolen Property Offenses (8 incidents). Assault is the second most prevalent crime category, accounting for 59 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category includes 30 incidents, with Fraud Offenses being the most common (26 incidents), along with Embezzlement (2 incidents) and Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents). Sex Offenses account for 2 incidents, divided between Sex Offenses and Kidnapping/Abduction (1 incident each). Robbery and Homicide are the least frequent, with only 1 incident each. Given the GEOID 16000US3736080, we can infer that this data likely pertains to a specific area within North Carolina. The GEOID is a standard identifier used by the US Census Bureau. Without additional information, it's challenging to pinpoint the exact city or town. However, assuming this GEOID represents a specific census-designated place or a portion thereof, we can estimate crime rates per 100,000 residents if population data were available. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional data points are needed, including: **City Name:** To accurately identify the location. **State Name:** To confirm the state. **Population:** To calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents. **Median Income:** To understand the socioeconomic context. **Crime Rate per 100k:** To benchmark against national averages. **Safety Score/Grade:** To provide an overall safety assessment. **Violent Crime Rate:** To separate violent crimes from property crimes. **Crime Map Data:** To visualize crime distribution. **Zip Codes Data:** To correlate crime with specific areas. Without these data points, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories. However, the high proportion of property crime, particularly larceny, suggests that preventative measures targeting theft could be beneficial.
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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.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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