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Durham, North Carolina: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 5.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Durham, 53% higher than the rate across North Carolina (3.3). Its median household earns $81,619 and the median home value is $392,800. About 291,467 people live in Durham.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Durham?
Durham's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,556 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 53% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3) and 55% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 34 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 11,002 (35.8 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 5.3 per 1,000, about 2.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 29% between 2021 and 2025 (2,181 to 1,556).
| Offense (2025) | Durham count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,556 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 34 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 160 | 0.52 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 443 | 1.4 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 919 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 11,002 | 35.8 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,250 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 8,137 | 26.5 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,615 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Durham changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,181 | 9,696 | 46 |
| 2022 | 1,978 | 9,530 | 42 |
| 2023 | 1,889 | 11,148 | 47 |
| 2024 | 1,865 | 11,412 | 36 |
| 2025 | 1,556 | 11,002 | 34 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Durham Police Department's own reports.
How does Durham compare with North Carolina?
The median household income in Durham is $81,619, 13% higher than the North Carolina median ($72,388). The median owner-occupied home is worth $392,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,508 a month. About 291,467 people live on 119 square miles of land, roughly 2,453 per square mile. The city lies in Durham County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Durham | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 291,467 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $81,619 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 57.3% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.3% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Durham?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 28 high-hazard dams in Durham. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 25 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Little River Dam (95 ft) and Thompson Lake Dam (28 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Durham County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Durham?
Durham city limits had 37 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: I-40 and I-40 Westbound. 37 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Durham?
Inside the city limits there are 65 public schools (2024-25) and 30 private schools (2023-24). 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Eno River State Park, Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area and William B. Umstead State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Durham
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Durham city limits, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Picasso Pawn (4 in Durham).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the Durham city limits: ABC (2 in Durham), ABC Liquor (Durham), ABC Store (Durham), Durham County ABC (Durham), Durham County ABC Board (Durham), Durham County ABC Store (2 in Durham), Durham County ABC Store #8 (City of Durham), Durham County ABC Store 11 (Durham) and 1 more. North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Durham city limits: Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (Durham).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Durham?
In 2025, Durham had 5.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,556 reported), 53% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 35.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Durham?
$81,619 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Durham?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $392,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Durham?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Durham County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Chapel Hill, NC (9 mi) · Cary, NC (14 mi) · Apex, NC (17 mi) · Raleigh, NC (18 mi) · Wake Forest, NC (22 mi) · Burlington, NC (33 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Durham County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Durham city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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