Very Safe · Population: 264,218
Cary, North Carolina is one of the safer cities in the US, with a safety score of 73/100. The violent crime rate of 163.1 per 100K is well below the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 264,218, Cary reported 431 violent crimes and 5,139 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 4.1 per 100K |
| Rape | 19.9 per 100K |
| Robbery | 24.8 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 114.2 per 100K |
| Burglary | 482.4 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 1,065.8 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 396.6 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 430 |
| Property Crimes | 5,138 |
| Total Crimes | 5,568 |
With a safety score of 73/100, Cary is safer than the average US city. Property crime accounts for 92% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.