Wake Forest is one of the safest cities in North Carolina, according to a study by home security company SafeWise.
SafeWise analyzed FBI crime data from 2012 to find the 50 safest cities in North Carolina and Wake Forest ranked 10th, right behind Holly Springs at 2; Apex, 4; Morrisville, 6; and Cary, 8. To view the entire list, visit www.safewise.com/blog/50-safest-cities-north-carolina/#badge. SaafeWise is a community-based safety organization.
For every city with a population greater than 5,000 people, SafeWise looked at the number of violent crimes – including aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder and robbery – and property crimes, including arson, burglary, larceny theft and vehicle theft.
SafeWise calculated the chance of violent and property crimes happening per 1,000 population to level the playing field for cities varying in size. In those categories Wake Forest scored a modest 1.56 and 3.6 respectively.
Lauded by SafeWise as a “suburban paradise,” Wake Forest also earned high praise for its website and communications initiatives, as well as the new Renaissance Centre.
“Wake Forest does all it can to help you get settled in your new hometown stress free,” SafeWise wrote of the town. “You’ll want to check out the community’s comprehensive Customer Service page and Newcomers page for helpful links, and don’t miss the ‘Official Guide to Wake Forest.’ Wake Forest also has an official app that gives you the 411 on downtown happenings, lets you report street maintenance problems, and even check to see if your kid’s soccer game has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
“If you’re craving quality entertainment, you’ll want to head to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Managed by the Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department, the Renaissance Center is bursting with activities. From puppet theater to scrapbooking nights, to music, dances, and balls, this hub of creativity is a place you’ll get to know well. And when you put down roots in Wake Forest, you can expect to enjoy crime free neighborhoods.”
To view the entire list, visit www.safewise.com/blog/50-safest-cities-north-carolina/#badge.
