A
165%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
149%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
168%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMurphy/100k peopleNorth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime100n/a (estimate)6,0462,4562,281
Murder0n/a0.07.95.7
Rape1n/a60.528.238.0
Robbery1n/a60.551.866.5
Assault13n/a786.0303.5264.1
Violent crime15n/a (estimate)907391364
Burglary19n/a1,148.7355.3250.7
Theft53n/a3,204.41,447.81,347.2
Vehicle theft13n/a786.0261.8318.7
Property crime85n/a (estimate)5,1392,0651,917

Murphy crime map



The Murphy crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Murphy as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Murphy crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Murphy crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Murphy crime rates are 165% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Murphy are 149% higher than the national average
      • In Murphy you have a 1 in 17 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Murphy is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Murphy has increased by 491%

      Murphy, NC Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in North Carolina has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in North Carolina has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Murphy each year?
      • 4. Is the Murphy crime rate higher or lower than the North Carolina average?
      • 5. Murphy is safer than 80% of all other cities in North Carolina.
       
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      Daily Crime In Murphy (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Murphy

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Murphy is 1 in 111
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Murphy is 1 in 20
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Murphy is 1 in 17

      Year Over Year Crime In Murphy (per 100,000 people)

      Murphy police department

      Item Murphy North Carolina National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)914,511558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents5.54.83.3
      There are a total of 9 Murphy police officers. This results in 5.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 15.7% greater than the North Carolina average and 69.9% greater than the National average.

      Sex offenders in North Carolina

      State Total offenders North Carolina /100K National /100K
      North Carolina26,293320266
      There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

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      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Andrews, NC1,9151879901,177
      Marble, NC5464772,5182,995
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      Murphy, NC1,8559075,1396,046

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      Selmont-West Selmont, AL1,8552108841,094
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      Murphy, NC1,8559075,1396,046
      Source: The Murphy, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.