West Jefferson, NC Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary 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 from Burglary?

The D+ grade means the rate of burglary is higher than the average US city. West Jefferson is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of cities are safer and 25% 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 burglary in West Jefferson is 3.327 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in West Jefferson generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in West Jefferson may be as high as 1 in 254 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 574 in the east part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more burglary occurs in the northwest parts of West Jefferson, NC: about 6 per year. The east part of West Jefferson has fewer cases of burglary with only 0 in a typical year.

How West Jefferson's Burglary Rate Compares

The chart below compares the burglary rate in West Jefferson to the North Carolina state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

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

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Burglary in West Jefferson, NC

Burglary is projected to cost the residents of West Jefferson about $205,510 in 2025, or roughly $30 per resident. This is part of West Jefferson's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for West Jefferson, including every crime type and how West Jefferson compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Burglary Map

Remember that burglary rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading West Jefferson's crime maps on the West Jefferson overall crime page.

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Burglary Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of burglary 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	Burglary Crime Grade
Jefferson, NC	D+	D-	C+	D
Fleetwood, NC	B-	C	A-	D+
Warrensville, NC	B-	B	B-	D+
Todd, NC	C+	C+	B-	D
Idlewild, NC	C+	C-	B-	D
Crumpler, NC	D	C	D	D
Glendale Springs, NC	C-	D+	C+	D+
Creston, NC	C	C-	C+	D+
Scottville, NC	D	F	C+	D-
Deep Gap, NC	B-	C+	C+	D

Burglary in City with Similar Populations

West Jefferson is higher versus other cities of the same size for burglary. The table below compares burglary in cities with comparable overall population.

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

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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