Trump Says North Carolina 'One of the Worst' on Crime: What Data Shows
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized North Carolina for having high crime rates during a campaign event, blaming Governor Roy Cooper. However, crime data from state and federal sources show that violent crime in North Carolina has generally declined and is part of a national trend of decreasing violent crime.Key Facts
- President Trump said North Carolina is "one of the most violent and one of the worst" states for crime.
- Governor Roy Cooper’s spokesperson called Trump’s crime claims false and misleading.
- FBI data shows 24,686 aggravated assaults in North Carolina from September 2025 to September 2026.
- Other states like Florida and Michigan have higher violent crime totals than North Carolina.
- The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reported a decline in violent crime in 2024 compared to the previous year.
- Nationally, violent crime rates dropped 9% from June 2025 to May 2026, including decreases in murder, robbery, rape, and assault rates.
- Trump highlighted a specific murder case during his speech to emphasize his point about crime.
- The Senate race in North Carolina is competitive, with Cooper leading, and crime is a major campaign topic.
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