The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 28081, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$12.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for 28081, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,235 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 28081 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 28081, NC Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 28081 ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of zip codes but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to 28081's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 28081 is 31.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 28081 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 28081 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the east areas to 1 in 84 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 28081, NC see the most incidents - about 219 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 29 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 28081, NC

The total projected cost of crime in 28081 for 2025 is $12,682,324. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $1,235 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in 28081. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 28081 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

28081, NC:	$459
28208, NC:	$1438
27540, NC:	$255
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 28081 is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $79 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 28081:

In 28208, NC, crime costs $1,438 per person, which is $979 more than in 28081.
In 27540, NC, crime costs $255 per person, which is $204 less than in 28081

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 28081 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 28081	Cost per 28081 Resident
Murder	$3.75 million	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$975,473	$35
Robbery	$374,936	$14
Assault	$1.98 million	$72
Kidnapping	$209,605	$8
Vehicle Theft	$471,786	$17
Burglary	$891,082	$32
Theft	$1.84 million	$67
Arson	$100,121	$4
Vandalism	$1.06 million	$38
Animal Cruelty	$8,693	$0
Drug Crimes	$984,480	$36
Identity Theft	$39,901	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$12,682,324	$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 28081, 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 28081 totals $30,161,327 ($1,091 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $42,843,652 ($1,550 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 28081 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 southeast 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 28081 has 3, have the same problem. Of 28081’s 27,634 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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28081 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 28081 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.494
Robbery	0.4313
Rape	0.5822
Murder	0.0721
Total Violent Crime	3.579 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.88
Vehicle Theft	1.103
Burglary	3.555
Arson	0.1500
Total Property Crime	17.69 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1251
Drug Crimes	4.816
Vandalism	5.358
Identity Theft	0.1866
Animal Cruelty	0.0425
Total "Other" Rate	10.53 (C-)

Individual 28081 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 28081 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 28081.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
28083, NC	D+	C-	D+
28088, NC	C+	C+	C+
28023, NC	C	C+	C+
28027, NC	C-	C+	C
28036, NC	C+	B+	B
28025, NC	C	C-	C
28115, NC	B-	B+	B-
28138, NC	B	C+	A-
28262, NC	F	D+	F
28031, NC	D+	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

28081 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
64151, MO	C-	B	B
33803, FL	B+	B	B
34606, FL	A	A-	A-
42003, KY	C+	B	B
43223, OH	F	D	D
44129, OH	D+	C	C
60091, IL	B-	B+	B+
60656, IL	B	A-	A-
63640, MO	C	C	C
02474, MA	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 28081 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 28081, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 28081 schools on SchoolGrade

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