Two North Carolina cities have earned spots on a national list of the safest places to live, according to a recent report.
Charlotte ranked ninth and Raleigh came in tenth among the 50 most populous U.S. cities, based on lower rates of violent crime, traffic deaths, and other risks, according to SmartAsset, which updated its findings on September 2.
The ranking considered five factors: violent crime, property crime, traffic deaths, drug poisoning deaths, and the percentage of residents engaging in excessive drinking. Data came from the 2025 County Health Rankings, the 2023 FBI database, and other sources…