The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 27896, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$7.20 million

Cost of Crime™ for 27896, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $850 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 27896 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 27896, NC Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 27896 ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of zip codes but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to 27896's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 27896 is 27.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 27896 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 27896 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the south areas to 1 in 51 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 27896, NC see the most incidents - about 106 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 34 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 27896, NC

The total projected cost of crime in 27896 for 2025 is $7,204,387. This translates to approximately $363 per resident and $850 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 27896. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 27896 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

27896, NC:	$363
28208, NC:	$1438
27540, NC:	$255
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 27896 is $363 per year, which is $101 less than the national average and $175 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 27896:

In 28208, NC, crime costs $1,438 per person, which is $1,075 more than in 27896.
In 27540, NC, crime costs $255 per person, which is $108 less than in 27896

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 27896 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 27896	Cost per 27896 Resident
Murder	$1.33 million	$67
Rape/Sexual Assault	$599,826	$30
Robbery	$254,133	$13
Assault	$1.24 million	$63
Kidnapping	$248,958	$13
Vehicle Theft	$670,027	$34
Burglary	$361,467	$18
Theft	$1.20 million	$61
Arson	$52,095	$3
Vandalism	$565,775	$29
Animal Cruelty	$6,590	$0
Drug Crimes	$619,628	$31
Identity Theft	$53,191	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$7,204,387	$363

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 27896, 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 27896 totals $12,146,426 ($612 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,350,813 ($975 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 27896 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 south 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 27896 has 2, have the same problem. Of 27896’s 19,838 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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27896 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 27896 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.177
Robbery	0.4073
Rape	0.4987
Murder	0.0357
Total Violent Crime	3.118 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.70
Vehicle Theft	2.181
Burglary	2.009
Arson	0.1087
Total Property Crime	16.00 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2070
Drug Crimes	4.223
Vandalism	3.992
Identity Theft	0.3464
Animal Cruelty	0.0449
Total "Other" Rate	8.813 (C)

Individual 27896 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 27896 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 27896.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
27893, NC	D-	D	D-
27822, NC	C	C	C
27880, NC	C+	C-	B-
27807, NC	D+	D+	D
27813, NC	B	A+	B
27878, NC	D-	D	D-
27851, NC	B-	C+	B
27873, NC	C	C-	C
27883, NC	C+	C-	B
27557, NC	C-	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

27896 is higher 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
33487, FL	A-	B+	B+
53597, WI	A-	A	A
53913, WI	C+	B+	B+
54937, WI	B+	B	B
00757, PR	F	D-	D-
60106, IL	C	B+	B+
44147, OH	B-	B+	B+
44053, OH	C+	B	B
62801, IL	B	B-	B-
38863, MS	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, 27896 is safer than 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 27896, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 27896 schools on SchoolGrade

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