Lexington, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Lexington, 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 (63.9% 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 155 incidents suggests Lexington maintains good community safety standards.
Lexington demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US3738060," a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total reported crime count is 155 incidents. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion, with a total count of 99 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, accounting for 67 incidents, followed by Burglary/Breaking & Entering with 15 incidents. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property and Stolen Property Offenses each account for 7 and 5 incidents, respectively, while Motor Vehicle Theft accounts for 5 incidents. Sex offenses are reported at a total count of 5 incidents. Notably, the sub-categories include Kidnapping/Abduction, reported twice with counts of 1 and 3, and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible, with a count of 1. Robbery incidents are relatively low, with a total count of 2, all categorized as Robbery. Assault offenses account for 36 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category includes a total of 13 incidents, comprising Extortion/Blackmail (1), Arson (1), Counterfeiting/Forgery (2), Embezzlement (2), and Fraud Offenses (7). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed regarding the city and state associated with the GEOID "16000US3738060," including its name, population, median income, and zip codes. This information would allow for the calculation of crime rates per 100k population, safety scores, safety grades, violent crime rates, and property crime rates. Furthermore, crime map data and additional insights could be generated by comparing this data with crime statistics from similar areas and identifying trends or patterns.
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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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, NC and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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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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