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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$23,581

Cost of Crime™ for Bear Grass, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $841 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Bear Grass ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Bear Grass's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bear Grass is 27.71 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bear Grass, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Bear Grass for 2025 is $23,581. This translates to approximately $380 per resident and $841 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Bear Grass. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bear Grass Compared to Other Cities?

Bear Grass, NC:	$380
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bear Grass is $380 per year, which is $84 less than the national average and $157 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bear Grass:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,261 more than in Bear Grass.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $130 less than in Bear Grass

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bear Grass	Cost per Bear Grass Resident
Murder	$7,038	$114
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,279	$37
Robbery	$676	$11
Assault	$2,401	$39
Kidnapping	$340	$5
Vehicle Theft	$747	$12
Burglary	$2,417	$39
Theft	$3,883	$63
Arson	$255	$4
Vandalism	$2,496	$40
Animal Cruelty	$13	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,003	$16
Identity Theft	$33	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$23,581	$380

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bear Grass, 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 Bear Grass totals $58,462 ($943 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $82,043 ($1,323 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 Bear Grass 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Bear Grass’s 62 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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Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.348
Robbery	0.3466
Rape	0.6063
Murder	0.0604
Total Violent Crime	2.362 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.09
Vehicle Theft	0.7784
Burglary	4.299
Arson	0.1706
Total Property Crime	17.34 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0904
Drug Crimes	2.186
Vandalism	5.635
Identity Theft	0.0687
Animal Cruelty	0.0293
Total "Other" Rate	8.010 (C+)

Individual Bear Grass Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bear Grass is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bear Grass.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Williamston, NC	D+	C-	D
Everetts, NC	C-	C-	C-
Robersonville, NC	F	F	F
Bethel, NC	D+	D+	D+
Stokes, NC	D+	D+	C-
Whichard, NC	C-	C-	C
Pactolus, NC	C	C+	C+
Parmele, NC	C-	D-	C
Whitehurst, NC	D+	D+	D+
Hootentown, NC	C	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bear Grass is lower 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
Red House, NY	C-	D+	D+
Rousseau, KY	C-	C+	C+
Weldon, MT	C-	D-	D-
Empire, NV	F	F	F
Essex, CA	F	F	F
Fairholm, WA	B+	C	C
Robinson, MN	F	D	D
Fenn, ID	D+	C+	C+
Fenwick, CT	B	B+	B+
Frederick, KS	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bear Grass schools on SchoolGrade

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