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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.23 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bladenboro, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,505 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Bladenboro ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Bladenboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bladenboro is 35.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bladenboro Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bladenboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bladenboro, NC see the most incidents - about 61 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bladenboro, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Bladenboro for 2025 is $3,227,258. This translates to approximately $557 per resident and $1,505 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Bladenboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bladenboro Compared to Other Cities?

Bladenboro, NC:	$557
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bladenboro is $557 per year, which is $92 more than the national average and $19 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bladenboro:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,085 more than in Bladenboro.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $306 less than in Bladenboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bladenboro	Cost per Bladenboro Resident
Murder	$1.03 million	$178
Rape/Sexual Assault	$177,672	$31
Robbery	$127,257	$22
Assault	$540,836	$93
Kidnapping	$70,795	$12
Vehicle Theft	$105,544	$18
Burglary	$212,584	$37
Theft	$301,764	$52
Arson	$30,899	$5
Vandalism	$414,169	$71
Animal Cruelty	$2,324	$0
Drug Crimes	$171,405	$30
Identity Theft	$39,818	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$3,227,258	$557

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bladenboro, 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 Bladenboro totals $7,887,476 ($1,360 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,114,735 ($1,917 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 Bladenboro 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 central 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 Bladenboro has 1, have the same problem. Of Bladenboro’s 5,799 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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Bladenboro 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 Bladenboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.247
Robbery	0.6977
Rape	0.5053
Murder	0.0947
Total Violent Crime	4.545 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.05
Vehicle Theft	1.175
Burglary	4.042
Arson	0.2206
Total Property Crime	15.49 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2013
Drug Crimes	3.996
Vandalism	9.997
Identity Theft	0.8871
Animal Cruelty	0.0542
Total "Other" Rate	15.14 (D-)

Individual Bladenboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richardson, NC	D+	C	C-
Abbottsburg, NC	D-	D-	D-
Butters, NC	D+	C	C-
Dublin, NC	D+	D	C
Elizabethtown, NC	F	F	D-
Clarkton, NC	F	F	F
Wootens Crossroads, NC	D+	B+	D
Evergreen, NC	B-	A-	B+
Hestertown, NC	D-	D+	D-
Boardman, NC	B+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bladenboro 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
Willow Park, TX	A-	B	B
Wilmore, KY	C+	B	B
Standish, ME	A	A+	A+
Zelienople, PA	A+	A+	A+
Berne, IN	B+	B	B
Wrightsville, PA	A+	A	A
Albany, KY	D+	B-	B-
Tenino, WA	C-	C+	C+
Ridgeville, SC	D-	C-	C-
Richfield, OH	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Bladenboro is as safe as 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 Bladenboro, NC average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bladenboro schools on SchoolGrade

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