West Jefferson, NC Assault Rates and Assault Maps

Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in West Jefferson in green. The most dangerous areas in West Jefferson are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is West Jefferson, NC Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of assault is higher than the average US city. West Jefferson is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of cities are safer and 27% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to West Jefferson's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of assault in West Jefferson is 2.790 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in West Jefferson generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of assault in West Jefferson may be as high as 1 in 156 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 1,097 in the south part of the city. See the section on interpreting the assault map, however, because comparing rates for assault or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of West Jefferson, NC: about 5 per year. The southwest part of West Jefferson has fewer cases of assault with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Assault Maps

When looking at the assault map for West Jefferson, remember that the rate of assault per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the assault rate map do not always indicate danger for West Jefferson residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which West Jefferson has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which West Jefferson has 3, have the same problem. Of West Jefferson’s 6,810 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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West Jefferson Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Jefferson residents in a standard year.

Individual West Jefferson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of assault in West Jefferson is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Jefferson.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
Jefferson, NC	D+	D-	C+	F
Fleetwood, NC	B-	C	A-	C-
Warrensville, NC	B-	B	B-	B-
Todd, NC	C+	C+	B-	C+
Idlewild, NC	C+	C-	B-	C-
Crumpler, NC	D	C	D	C
Glendale Springs, NC	C-	D+	C+	D+
Creston, NC	C	C-	C+	D+
Scottville, NC	D	F	C+	F
Deep Gap, NC	B-	C+	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Jefferson is higher versus other cities of the same size for assault. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
Chatham, VA	C-	D+	D+	D
Citra, FL	A+	B	B	C
China Spring, TX	A-	B	B	B-
Chilton, WI	B+	A	A	A
Chilhowie, VA	C+	B	B	B-
Chetek, WI	B	B-	B-	B-
Cherry Valley, IL	B	A-	A-	A
Cherry Hills Village, CO	D-	C	C	C+
Cherokee, NC	F	D-	D-	F
Cherokee, IA	C+	C+	C+	C

Considering only the assault rate, West Jefferson is as safe as the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Jefferson, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 64% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See West Jefferson schools on SchoolGrade

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