Once again Wake Forest has been ranked among the top safest cities in North Carolina, coming in at #21. A word: Other rankings by other groups have listed the town as #10 or #26 or some other number.
But it does remain in the top 50 in all. The latest study was done by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, which analyzed the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data to select the cities. For every city with a population greater than 5,000 people, the NCHSS 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. The NCHSS calculated the chance of violent and property crimes happening per 1,000 population to level the playing field for cities varying in size.
“We are extremely pleased to learn of the NCHSS findings,” said Wake Forest Police Chief Jeff Leonard. “One of the primary objectives of our strategic plan is to enhance the sense of safety in Wake Forest. Our high ranking suggests our residents have good reason to feel safe. That’s a testament to not only our policing efforts but also to the cooperation of our residents and their commitment to a safe community.”
Other Wake County cities and towns making the top 50 list were Holly Springs, 3; Cary, 7; Morrisville, 13; Rolesville, 17; and Garner, 41. To view the entire list, visit https://www.alarms.org/the-safest-cities-in-north-carolina-2017/.
