for a "crime map" and more detailed statistics about crime in the city. I've been living in Durham for about 5 years now, and while I have never felt particularly unsafe in the city, I have been the victim of theft: Two bicycles were stolen from my property during daylight hours while I and my housemate were away. read more
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Durham is 1 in 25. Based on FBI crime data, Durham is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to North Carolina, Durham has a crime rate that is higher than 81% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes. read more