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Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville: Top Safest Cities in North Carolina

Three Lake Norman cities are among the safest in the state, according to SafeWise Report.

DAVIDSON, NC -- Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville are among the 20 safest cities in North Carolina, according to SafeWise, a home security system reviewer. All three were recognized last year, as well, however Huntersville moved up the list, while Davidson and Cornelius slipped.

The 2017 rankings were based upon FBI Crime Report data, population statistics, along with violent and property crime reports. Every city on the list has a violent crime rate lower than the national average, which also mirrors the state’s record. North Carolina has a lower than national average for violent crime, coming in at 24th among the states, SafeWise said.

Davidson came in No. 7, dropping one spot from the 2016 rankings. Cornelius was listed as No. 13, down three spots from last year. Coming in at No. 18, however, Huntersville improved its ranking three sports over the 2016 report.

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Here is SafeWise’s 20 Safest Cities in North Carolina for 2017:

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  1. Pinehurst
  2. Waxhaw
  3. Holly Springs
  4. Trent Woods
  5. Havelock
  6. Stallings
  7. Davidson
  8. Cary
  9. Valdese
  10. Woodfin
  11. Black Mountain
  12. Wendell
  13. Cornelius
  14. Fletcher
  15. Morrisville
  16. Leland
  17. Gibsonville
  18. Huntersville
  19. Mint Hill
  20. Winterville

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