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Raleigh Tops NC Safety Rankings | Durham News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Summary
Raleigh tops North Carolina’s safety rankings at 15 nationally, while Durham falls to 34 — a stark contrast that reveals how safety varies even within the same state. Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro all land in the bottom half, challenging political narratives that paint NC cities as dangerous. The study measures violent and property crime, traffic fatalities, and natural disaster risk — showing Raleigh’s lower crime rates (5 violent, 28 property per 1k) versus Durham’s higher ones (6 violent, 38 property). Both face elevated disaster risks, reminding us that safety isn’t one-size-fits-all — and NC as a whole sits mid-tier nationally on violent crime. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/article317278883.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7e01d1661e340380 Report issues to [email protected].