The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 27936, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 27936

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 27936.

 

27936, NC Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$550,732

Cost of Crime™ for 27936, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,219 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 27936 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 27936, NC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 27936 ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of zip codes but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to 27936's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 27936 is 56.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 27936 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 27936 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southwest areas to 1 in 21 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 27936, NC see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 27936, NC

The total projected cost of crime in 27936 for 2025 is $550,732. This translates to approximately $587 per resident and $1,219 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in 27936. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 27936 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

27936, NC: $587
28208, NC: $1438
27540, NC: $255
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 27936 is $587 per year, which is $122 more than the national average and $49 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 27936:
  • In 28208, NC, crime costs $1,438 per person, which is $852 more than in 27936.
  • In 27540, NC, crime costs $255 per person, which is $332 less than in 27936

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 27936 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 27936
Cost per 27936 Resident
Murder
$105,069
$112
Rape/Sexual Assault
$30,461
$32
Robbery
$22,966
$24
Assault
$70,904
$76
Kidnapping
$10,055
$11
Vehicle Theft
$10,326
$11
Burglary
$32,087
$34
Theft
$153,683
$164
Arson
$5,906
$6
Vandalism
$51,847
$55
Animal Cruelty
$536
$1
Drug Crimes
$53,790
$57
Identity Theft
$3,101
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$550,732
$587

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 27936, 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 27936 totals $872,677 ($929 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,423,410 ($1,516 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 27936 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 27936 has 4, have the same problem. Of 27936’s 939 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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27936 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 27936 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.629
Robbery
0.7776
Rape
0.5350
Murder
0.0595
Total Violent Crime
4.001 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
31.60
Vehicle Theft
0.7102
Burglary
3.768
Arson
0.2605
Total Property Crime
36.34 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1766
Drug Crimes
7.744
Vandalism
7.729
Identity Theft
0.4267
Animal Cruelty
0.0772
Total "Other" Rate
16.15 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 27936 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 27936.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
C+
F
F
B+
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
D-
C+
D
D-
C+
D-
F
D
C-
C+
D+
D-
C
F
D
D-
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

27936 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
C-
F
F
A-
A-
A-
D+
B-
B-
C
C
C
A+
A+
A+
C
C+
C+
F
D-
D-
B-
B-
B-
A
C
C
B
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, 27936 is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 27936, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 27936 schools on SchoolGrade

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