The small town of Purlear, NC, with a population of just over 2,000 people, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Purlear is 22.8, just slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Purlear is significantly higher at 68.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Purlear may feel relatively safe from violent crime, there is a higher risk of property crimes such as burglary and theft. Despite these statistics, Purlear remains a close-knit community where residents look out for one another and work together to prevent crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Purlear (zip 28665) violent crime is 22.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Purlear (zip 28665) property crime is 68.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Purlear, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.