The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 27540, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$13.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for 27540, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $767 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 27540 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 27540, NC Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 27540 ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of zip codes but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to 27540's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 27540 is 17.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 27540 Residents generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 27540 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 46 in the east areas to 1 in 90 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 27540, NC see the most incidents - about 158 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 56 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 27540, NC

The total projected cost of crime in 27540 for 2025 is $13,806,788. This translates to approximately $255 per resident and $767 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in 27540. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 27540 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

27540, NC:	$255
28208, NC:	$1438
27539, NC:	$256
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 27540 is $255 per year, which is $210 less than the national average and $283 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 27540:

In 28208, NC, crime costs $1,438 per person, which is $1,183 more than in 27540.
In 27539, NC, crime costs $256 per person, which is $1 more than in 27540

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 27540 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 27540	Cost per 27540 Resident
Murder	$3.83 million	$71
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.35 million	$25
Robbery	$441,634	$8
Assault	$1.01 million	$19
Kidnapping	$370,744	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1.61 million	$30
Burglary	$414,848	$8
Theft	$1.17 million	$22
Arson	$74,073	$1
Vandalism	$730,499	$13
Animal Cruelty	$30,724	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.69 million	$50
Identity Theft	$81,952	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$13,806,788	$255

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 27540, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 27540 totals $32,293,584 ($596 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $46,100,372 ($850 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 27540 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 27540 has 2, have the same problem. Of 27540’s 54,214 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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27540 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 27540 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6459
Robbery	0.2590
Rape	0.4111
Murder	0.0376
Total Violent Crime	1.354 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.179
Vehicle Theft	1.920
Burglary	0.8437
Arson	0.0566
Total Property Crime	6.999 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1128
Drug Crimes	6.718
Vandalism	1.886
Identity Theft	0.1953
Animal Cruelty	0.0766
Total "Other" Rate	8.989 (C)

Individual 27540 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 27540 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 27540.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
27539, NC	B+	A+	A
27526, NC	B-	B	B-
27502, NC	B+	A	A-
27518, NC	C	A-	C-
27562, NC	B	C-	A-
27523, NC	B	A-	B+
27511, NC	C-	B	D+
27603, NC	D	D+	D-
27513, NC	C+	A-	C+
27606, NC	D	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

27540 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
98837, WA	D	C-	C-
30132, GA	A-	B	B
78227, TX	F	D-	D-
77080, TX	C-	D+	D+
33016, FL	A-	A	A
33029, FL	A	A	A
10465, NY	C+	C+	C+
10304, NY	C-	D-	D-
10021, NY	B+	B-	B-
08053, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 27540 is safer than the North Carolina state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 27540, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 27540 schools on SchoolGrade

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