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

Crime per Capita in Cajahs Mountain

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cajahs Mountain.

 

Cajahs Mountain, NC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C+
D+
Other Crime Grade
D

$1.32 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cajahs Mountain, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $983 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cajahs Mountain ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Cajahs Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cajahs Mountain is 32.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cajahs Mountain Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cajahs Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Cajahs Mountain, NC see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cajahs Mountain, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Cajahs Mountain for 2025 is $1,318,870. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $983 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Cajahs Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cajahs Mountain Compared to Other Cities?

Cajahs Mountain, NC: $411
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cajahs Mountain is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $126 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cajahs Mountain:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,230 more than in Cajahs Mountain.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $161 less than in Cajahs Mountain

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cajahs Mountain for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Cajahs Mountain
Cost per Cajahs Mountain Resident
Murder
$302,271
$94
Rape/Sexual Assault
$105,173
$33
Robbery
$43,616
$14
Assault
$189,060
$59
Kidnapping
$24,959
$8
Vehicle Theft
$32,187
$10
Burglary
$123,145
$38
Theft
$198,168
$62
Arson
$13,378
$4
Vandalism
$114,781
$36
Animal Cruelty
$889
$0
Drug Crimes
$159,253
$50
Identity Theft
$11,989
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$1,318,870
$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cajahs Mountain, 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 Cajahs Mountain totals $2,576,980 ($804 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,895,850 ($1,215 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 Cajahs Mountain 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Cajahs Mountain’s 3,206 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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Cajahs Mountain 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 Cajahs Mountain residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.053
Robbery
0.4325
Rape
0.5410
Murder
0.0502
Total Violent Crime
3.077 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.94
Vehicle Theft
0.6484
Burglary
4.235
Arson
0.1728
Total Property Crime
16.99 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1284
Drug Crimes
6.715
Vandalism
5.011
Identity Theft
0.4831
Animal Cruelty
0.0375
Total "Other" Rate
12.38 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
C+
C
C+
C
C-
C
C
D+
C-
C-
B-
A-
B
C
C+
C+
C
C+
C
B-
A-
B+
C+
B
B-
C
C
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cajahs Mountain is similar 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
D-
F
F
D-
D-
D-
A
A
A
A-
A
A
A
A
A
F
D-
D-
A-
B-
B-
D
C-
C-
D+
B-
B-
C-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Cajahs Mountain 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 Cajahs Mountain, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cajahs Mountain schools on SchoolGrade

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