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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

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$2.52 million

Cost of Crime™ for Banner Elk, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,358 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Banner Elk ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Banner Elk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Banner Elk is 43.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Banner Elk Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Banner Elk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Banner Elk, NC see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Banner Elk, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Banner Elk for 2025 is $2,520,241. This translates to approximately $580 per resident and $1,358 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Banner Elk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Banner Elk Compared to Other Cities?

Banner Elk, NC:	$580
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Banner Elk is $580 per year, which is $116 more than the national average and $43 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Banner Elk:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,061 more than in Banner Elk.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $330 less than in Banner Elk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Banner Elk	Cost per Banner Elk Resident
Murder	$666,058	$153
Rape/Sexual Assault	$162,860	$37
Robbery	$99,462	$23
Assault	$373,224	$86
Kidnapping	$43,206	$10
Vehicle Theft	$34,810	$8
Burglary	$263,117	$61
Theft	$369,305	$85
Arson	$23,089	$5
Vandalism	$247,607	$57
Animal Cruelty	$2,748	$1
Drug Crimes	$220,249	$51
Identity Theft	$14,506	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,520,241	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Banner Elk, 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 Banner Elk totals $5,338,415 ($1,229 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,858,656 ($1,809 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 Banner Elk 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 west part of the city 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 Banner Elk has 4, have the same problem. Of Banner Elk’s 4,343 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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Banner Elk 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 Banner Elk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.992
Robbery	0.7281
Rape	0.6185
Murder	0.0816
Total Violent Crime	4.420 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.42
Vehicle Theft	0.5176
Burglary	6.680
Arson	0.2201
Total Property Crime	23.84 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1641
Drug Crimes	6.856
Vandalism	7.981
Identity Theft	0.4315
Animal Cruelty	0.0855
Total "Other" Rate	15.52 (D-)

Individual Banner Elk Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Banner Elk is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Banner Elk.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Norwood Hollow, NC	F	F	F
Seven Devils, NC	D	C-	D
Grassy Creek, NC	D+	B-	C-
Sugar Mountain, NC	D-	D	D
Beech Mountain, NC	D	D+	D+
Grandfather, NC	D-	D	D
Valle Crucis, NC	F	F	F
Shulls Mill, NC	D	C+	D
Linville, NC	D	D	C
Sugar Grove, NC	C	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Banner Elk is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Millinocket, ME	C-	A-	A-
Hometown, IL	C+	B-	B-
New London, OH	B	C	C
Utica, OH	C+	C+	C+
Albany, OH	B-	B+	B+
Tama, IA	D	D	D
Hawley, MN	C	A	A
Philpot, KY	C+	A-	A-
Pearson, GA	D+	B+	B+
Kitty Hawk, NC	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Banner Elk 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 Banner Elk, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 55% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Banner Elk schools on SchoolGrade

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