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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$2.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cramerton, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $922 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Cramerton ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of cities but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to Cramerton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cramerton is 24.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cramerton Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cramerton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Cramerton, NC see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cramerton, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Cramerton for 2025 is $2,369,320. This translates to approximately $379 per resident and $922 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Cramerton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Cramerton, NC:	$379
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cramerton is $379 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $159 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cramerton:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,263 more than in Cramerton.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $128 less than in Cramerton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cramerton	Cost per Cramerton Resident
Murder	$637,433	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$186,942	$30
Robbery	$78,117	$12
Assault	$303,568	$49
Kidnapping	$81,825	$13
Vehicle Theft	$210,160	$34
Burglary	$134,347	$21
Theft	$183,465	$29
Arson	$22,453	$4
Vandalism	$178,283	$29
Animal Cruelty	$2,612	$0
Drug Crimes	$340,416	$54
Identity Theft	$9,699	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,369,320	$379

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cramerton, 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 Cramerton totals $5,233,969 ($837 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,603,289 ($1,216 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 Cramerton 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 have the same problem. Of Cramerton’s 6,254 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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Cramerton 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 Cramerton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.690
Robbery	0.3971
Rape	0.4930
Murder	0.0542
Total Violent Crime	2.634 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.664
Vehicle Theft	2.170
Burglary	2.368
Arson	0.1487
Total Property Crime	10.35 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2158
Drug Crimes	7.359
Vandalism	3.990
Identity Theft	0.2004
Animal Cruelty	0.0565
Total "Other" Rate	11.82 (D+)

Individual Cramerton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McAdenville, NC	B-	C+	B
Belmont, NC	B-	B+	B
Lowell, NC	F	D-	F
Springwood, NC	A	A	A+
Ranlo, NC	B-	B-	B-
Gastonia, NC	D-	D	D-
Mount Holly, NC	C+	B-	B-
Dixie, NC	F	D	F
Dallas, NC	B-	B-	B-
Lake Wylie, SC	B	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cramerton 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
Summersville, WV	B-	B	B
La Habra Heights, CA	C+	C	C
La Blanca, TX	C-	D+	D+
Kouts, IN	A+	A-	A-
Kountze, TX	D	D	D
Koloa, HI	D	C-	C-
Sullivan City, TX	D+	D	D
Kittrell, NC	C-	C	C
Kingston, OK	C-	C+	C+
Kingston, GA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Cramerton 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 Cramerton, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cramerton schools on SchoolGrade

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