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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$82,091

Cost of Crime™ for Culbreth, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,066 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Culbreth ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Culbreth's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Culbreth is 20.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Culbreth, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Culbreth for 2025 is $82,091. This translates to approximately $415 per resident and $1,066 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Culbreth. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Culbreth, NC:	$415
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Culbreth is $415 per year, which is $50 less than the national average and $123 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Culbreth:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,227 more than in Culbreth.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $164 less than in Culbreth

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Culbreth	Cost per Culbreth Resident
Murder	$26,196	$132
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,054	$31
Robbery	$1,739	$9
Assault	$22,925	$116
Kidnapping	$991	$5
Vehicle Theft	$3,675	$19
Burglary	$3,606	$18
Theft	$4,860	$25
Arson	$785	$4
Vandalism	$6,141	$31
Animal Cruelty	$39	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,667	$24
Identity Theft	$413	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$82,091	$415

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Culbreth, 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 Culbreth totals $209,007 ($1,056 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $291,098 ($1,470 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 Culbreth 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 Culbreth’s 198 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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Culbreth 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 Culbreth residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.032
Robbery	0.2793
Rape	0.5043
Murder	0.0704
Total Violent Crime	4.886 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.740
Vehicle Theft	1.199
Burglary	2.008
Arson	0.1643
Total Property Crime	8.111 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0825
Drug Crimes	3.186
Vandalism	4.342
Identity Theft	0.2693
Animal Cruelty	0.0263
Total "Other" Rate	7.906 (C+)

Individual Culbreth Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shoofly, NC	C+	A	C+
Berea, NC	D+	D-	D+
Stem, NC	B-	A	C
Moriah, NC	C	D+	C
Kinton Fork, NC	D	D-	D
Oxford, NC	D	D-	D+
Tar River, NC	B-	B-	C+
Denny Store, NC	D-	D-	D-
Rougemont, NC	C-	C-	C-
Butner, NC	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Culbreth is lower 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
Ottumwa Junction, IA	A-	A-	A-
Peach Orchard, AR	D	D-	D-
Panco, KY	C-	B	B
Palo Verde, CA	F	F	F
Palisades, WA	D-	C-	C-
Paden, MS	B-	B+	B+
Oxoboxo River, CT	B	A	A
Oxley, AR	F	F	F
Outlook, MT	D-	F	F
Peacock Corners, MD	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Culbreth 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 Culbreth, NC average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Culbreth schools on SchoolGrade

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