Is Huntersville or Lewiston Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Lewiston is safer than Huntersville (Safety Score 56/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,504 per 100,000 versus 1,507 for Huntersville — 0% lower. Huntersville has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lewiston has a 100% lower rate.
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Huntersville, NC
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Huntersville | Lewiston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,507.2 | 1,504.2 | +3.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 143.0 | 191.2 | -48.3 |
| Murder Rate | 1.5 | 0.0 | +1.5 |
| Rape Rate | 18.3 | 65.7 | -47.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.8 | 11.4 | +8.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 103.4 | 114.2 | -10.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,364.2 | 1,312.9 | +51.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 252.5 | 291.1 | -38.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 953.6 | 887.7 | +65.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 158.2 | 134.2 | +24.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntersville or Lewiston safer?
Lewiston is safer with a total crime rate of 1,504 per 100K vs 1,507 for Huntersville — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Huntersville has a violent crime rate of 143.0 per 100K while Lewiston has 191.2. Huntersville has lower violent crime.
About Huntersville, NC
Huntersville, a large suburban town north of Charlotte, was once a significant cotton processing center. Its population has grown rapidly in recent decades, now exceeding 60,000 residents. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 65,752, Huntersville has a total crime rate of 1,507.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Lewiston, ID
Lewiston, the "Gate City" at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, is the lowest elevation city in Idaho. It's home to Lewis-Clark State College, with a population around 35,000. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 35,036, Lewiston has a total crime rate of 1,504.2 per 100,000 residents.