Is Raleigh or Toledo Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Raleigh is safer than Toledo (Safety Score 15/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,308 per 100,000 versus 3,773 for Toledo — 12% lower. Raleigh has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Raleigh has a 58% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Raleigh, NC?
Raleigh — 5-Year Trend
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Toledo — 5-Year Trend
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Raleigh, NC
Toledo, OH
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Raleigh | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,308.0 | 3,773.3 | -465.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 488.9 | 1,041.1 | -552.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.1 | 12.1 | -7.0 |
| Rape Rate | 36.1 | 98.6 | -62.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 86.7 | 107.3 | -20.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 361.0 | 823.0 | -462.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,819.2 | 2,732.2 | +87.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 279.1 | 483.2 | -204.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,058.9 | 1,844.4 | +214.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 481.3 | 404.7 | +76.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raleigh or Toledo safer?
Raleigh is safer with a total crime rate of 3,308 per 100K vs 3,773 for Toledo — a 12% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Raleigh has a violent crime rate of 488.9 per 100K while Toledo has 1,041.1. Raleigh has lower violent crime.
About Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital, anchors the Research Triangle Park technology hub. Founded in 1792, it's known as the "City of Oaks" for its tree-lined streets and boasts a population exceeding 470,000. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 488,085, Raleigh has a total crime rate of 3,308.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Toledo, OH
Toledo, a city on the Maumee River near Lake Erie, was once a major glass production hub, earning it the nickname "Glass City." Its population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 263,668, Toledo has a total crime rate of 3,773.3 per 100,000 residents.