Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC vs Round Rock, TX

Round Rock is safer with a higher safety score by 20 points. Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC has a safety score of 57/100 while Round Rock, TX has 77/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC has a violent crime rate of 733.2 per 100,000 residents, while Round Rock, TX has 130.7 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC has a property crime rate of 3705.3 per 100,000, compared to 1940.7 per 100,000 in Round Rock, TX. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Round Rock is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.