Crime per Capita in Briarcreek-Woodland
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Briarcreek-Woodland.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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D |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$4.88 million
Cost of Crime™ for Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC
In 2025, crime will cost $2,255 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Briarcreek-Woodland 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 Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Briarcreek-Woodland ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of neighborhoods but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Briarcreek-Woodland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Briarcreek-Woodland is 56.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Briarcreek-Woodland Residents generally consider the north part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Briarcreek-Woodland varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the south areas to 1 in 21 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC see the most incidents - about 86 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC
The total projected cost of crime in Briarcreek-Woodland for 2025 is $4,876,944. This translates to approximately $1,009 per resident and $2,255 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Briarcreek-Woodland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Briarcreek-Woodland Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC: | $1009 |
|---|---|
| Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: | $1113 |
| Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: | $411 |
| North Carolina: | $538 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Briarcreek-Woodland is $1,009 per year, which is $544 more than the national average and $471 more than Charlotte's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Briarcreek-Woodland:
- In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $1,113 per person, which is $104 more than in Briarcreek-Woodland.
- In Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $411 per person, which is $597 less than in Briarcreek-Woodland
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Briarcreek-Woodland for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Briarcreek-Woodland |
Cost per Briarcreek-Woodland Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.95 million |
$403 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$147,276 |
$30 |
Robbery |
$198,017 |
$41 |
Assault |
$750,917 |
$155 |
Kidnapping |
$99,011 |
$20 |
Vehicle Theft |
$377,983 |
$78 |
Burglary |
$252,566 |
$52 |
Theft |
$569,330 |
$118 |
Arson |
$7,518 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$256,662 |
$53 |
Animal Cruelty |
$3,060 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$236,371 |
$49 |
Identity Theft |
$27,536 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,876,944 |
$1,009 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, 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 Briarcreek-Woodland totals $13,904,648 ($2,876 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,781,592 ($3,885 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 Briarcreek-Woodland 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 northeast part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Briarcreek-Woodland’s 4,835 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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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 Briarcreek-Woodland residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
5.408 |
Robbery |
1.302 |
Rape |
0.5024 |
Murder |
0.2147 |
Total Violent Crime |
7.427 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
22.74 |
Vehicle Theft |
5.049 |
Burglary |
5.759 |
Arson |
0.0644 |
Total Property Crime |
33.61 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3377 |
Drug Crimes |
6.609 |
Vandalism |
7.431 |
Identity Theft |
0.7358 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0855 |
Total "Other" Rate |
15.20 (D+) |
Individual Briarcreek-Woodland Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Briarcreek-Woodland is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Briarcreek-Woodland.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | D- | |
C+ | B- | C | |
D | C- | D- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
F | D | F | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
F | F | F | |
C+ | A- | C+ | |
C- | B- | D+ | |
D+ | C- | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Briarcreek-Woodland is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C+ | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D | D | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
D- | F | F | |
B+ | B | B | |
C | B | B | |
B- | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Briarcreek-Woodland 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 Briarcreek-Woodland, Charlotte, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Briarcreek-Woodland schools on SchoolGrade
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