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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$42,686

Cost of Crime™ for Cedar Island, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $872 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cedar Island ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Cedar Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cedar Island is 34.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cedar Island Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cedar Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Cedar Island, NC see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cedar Island, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Cedar Island for 2025 is $42,686. This translates to approximately $459 per resident and $872 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Cedar Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cedar Island Compared to Other Cities?

Cedar Island, NC:	$459
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cedar Island is $459 per year, which is $5 less than the national average and $79 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cedar Island:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,183 more than in Cedar Island.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $208 less than in Cedar Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cedar Island	Cost per Cedar Island Resident
Murder	$12,880	$138
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,335	$36
Robbery	$911	$10
Assault	$3,468	$37
Kidnapping	$1,011	$11
Vehicle Theft	$896	$10
Burglary	$2,723	$29
Theft	$4,680	$50
Arson	$545	$6
Vandalism	$5,981	$64
Animal Cruelty	$21	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,216	$56
Identity Theft	$1,021	$11
Total Cost of Crime	$42,686	$459

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cedar Island, 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 Cedar Island totals $102,532 ($1,102 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $145,217 ($1,561 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 Cedar Island 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 Cedar Island’s 93 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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Cedar Island 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 Cedar Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.298
Robbery	0.3113
Rape	0.5914
Murder	0.0737
Total Violent Crime	2.275 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.716
Vehicle Theft	0.6219
Burglary	3.228
Arson	0.2428
Total Property Crime	13.81 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1792
Drug Crimes	7.582
Vandalism	9.002
Identity Theft	1.418
Animal Cruelty	0.0299
Total "Other" Rate	18.21 (F)

Individual Cedar Island Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lola, NC	D+	B	C
Atlantic, NC	D-	D-	D
Sealevel, NC	D-	D-	D
Stacy, NC	D	D+	D+
Davis, NC	D	C	C-
South River, NC	C-	C-	C
Otway, NC	D+	B	C
Pamlico, NC	D-	A-	F
Merrimon, NC	C+	C+	B-
Bettie, NC	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cedar Island 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
Bonnertown, TN	D+	D-	D-
West Point, ME	A	A+	A+
Brotherton, PA	B+	A-	A-
Brookland, PA	A+	A+	A+
Bridgeport, OK	D-	D	D
Toria, KY	C	B-	B-
Torrent, KY	D-	B-	B-
Wheeler, KY	C+	B-	B-
White Pine, PA	A	B+	B+
Whiteland, TX	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Cedar Island 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 Cedar Island, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cedar Island schools on SchoolGrade

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