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Fayetteville, North Carolina: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Fayetteville was 6.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 81% higher than the statewide rate (3.3). Median household income is $58,407 and the median home value is $188,000. Population: about 210,815 (Census, 2020-2024).
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 Fayetteville?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Fayetteville at 6.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,252 in all). It stands at 81% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 33 murders. Property crime came to 5,730 offenses (27.4 per 1,000; North Carolina: 17.8). Compared with 2021, when 2,027 were reported, the count is down 38%.
| Offense (2025) | Fayetteville count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,252 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 33 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 57 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 207 | 0.99 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 955 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,730 | 27.4 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 734 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,358 | 20.8 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 638 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fayetteville changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,027 | 6,119 | 47 |
| 2022 | 2,054 | 7,243 | 38 |
| 2023 | 1,859 | 6,693 | 48 |
| 2024 | 1,440 | 6,549 | 31 |
| 2025 | 1,252 | 5,730 | 33 |
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 Fayetteville Police Department's own reports.
How does Fayetteville compare with North Carolina?
The median household income in Fayetteville is $58,407, 19% lower than the North Carolina median ($72,388). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $188,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,250 a month. About 210,815 people live on 148 square miles of land, roughly 1,422 per square mile. The city lies in Cumberland County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fayetteville | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,815 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,407 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,000 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.4% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 30.6 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fayetteville?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Fayetteville: Cape Fear Wood Preserving. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 43 high-hazard dams in Fayetteville. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 25 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Simmons Fields Lake (29 ft) and Edens Lake Dam (26 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cumberland County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (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 Fayetteville?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Fayetteville city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Fayetteville?
Federal school lists place 56 public and 17 private schools within Fayetteville. 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Carver's Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fayetteville
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Fayetteville city limits, plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 11 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #251 (Fayetteville), Ace Pawn Shop (Fayetteville), Boulevard Pawn Shop (Fayetteville), Bragg Pawn Shop INC (Fayetteville), Cross Creek Pawn & Jewelry LLC (Fayetteville), Day & Nite Pawn Shop (Fayetteville), Fort Liberty Pawn & Gun (Fayetteville), Guns Plus Too (Fayetteville) and 7 more.
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fayetteville city limits: ABC Liquor Store, ABC Liquor Store (Fayetteville), ABC Store, Cumberland County ABC Store, Cumberland County ABC Store (Fayetteville) and Cumberland County Abc Store (4 in Fayetteville). 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 Fayetteville city limits: Planned Parenthood - Fayetteville Health Center (Fayetteville).
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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 Fayetteville?
In 2025, Fayetteville had 6.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,252 reported), 81% higher than the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 27.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fayetteville?
$58,407 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Fayetteville?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $188,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fayetteville?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Cumberland County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Apex, NC (45 mi) · Cary, NC (49 mi) · Raleigh, NC (55 mi) · Chapel Hill, NC (59 mi) · Durham, NC (62 mi) · Wake Forest, NC (66 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Cumberland 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 Fayetteville 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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