Is Morrisville or Slidell Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Morrisville is safer than Slidell (Safety Score 28/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,533 per 100,000 versus 2,541 for Slidell — 0% lower. Morrisville has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Morrisville has a 61% lower rate.
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Morrisville, NC
Slidell, LA
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Morrisville | Slidell | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,532.8 | 2,541.4 | -8.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 99.0 | 256.6 | -157.6 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 3.5 | -0.4 |
| Rape Rate | 6.2 | 21.1 | -14.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 30.9 | 24.6 | +6.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 58.8 | 207.4 | -148.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,433.8 | 2,284.8 | +149.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 151.5 | 119.5 | +32.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,099.8 | 2,021.2 | +78.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 182.5 | 144.1 | +38.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morrisville or Slidell safer?
Morrisville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,533 per 100K vs 2,541 for Slidell — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Morrisville has a violent crime rate of 99.0 per 100K while Slidell has 256.6. Morrisville has lower violent crime.
About Morrisville, NC
Morrisville, a rapidly growing suburb in Wake County, was once a stop along the North Carolina Railroad. Its location near Research Triangle Park has attracted a diverse, educated population. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 32,336, Morrisville has a total crime rate of 2,532.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Slidell, LA
Slidell, a St. Tammany Parish city, sits at the confluence of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne. Founded by the New Orleans, Mobile and Chattanooga Railroad, its population exceeds 27,000. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 28,449, Slidell has a total crime rate of 2,541.4 per 100,000 residents.