10 Most Dangerous Cities in North Carolina 2026 AVOID THESE

North Carolina is booming — but some cities are hiding a dark secret behind the population growth. In this video, we're counting down the ten most dangerous cities in North Carolina for twenty twenty-six, based on FBI crime data and violent crime rates per one hundred thousand residents. From small towns with shockingly high per-capita murder rates to major metros where crime is trending in the wrong direction, we're breaking down the numbers behind the danger. Stick around through the countdown — the number one most dangerous city in North Carolina has a violent crime rate over five times the state average, and it's probably not the city you're thinking of. Let's get into it. 📊 Data sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, NeighborhoodScout, SafeHome.org twenty twenty-six projections 🔔 Subscribe for more data-driven deep dives into America's most dangerous places #northcarolina #MostDangerousCities #NCcrime #Top10 #AVOIDTHESE