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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$246,748

Cost of Crime™ for Dillsboro, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,413 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Dillsboro ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Dillsboro's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dillsboro is 50.42 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dillsboro Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dillsboro varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 37 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Dillsboro, NC see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dillsboro, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Dillsboro for 2025 is $246,748. This translates to approximately $680 per resident and $1,413 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Dillsboro. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Dillsboro, NC:	$680
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dillsboro is $680 per year, which is $216 more than the national average and $142 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dillsboro:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $962 more than in Dillsboro.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $429 less than in Dillsboro

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dillsboro	Cost per Dillsboro Resident
Murder	$65,847	$181
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,210	$31
Robbery	$7,844	$22
Assault	$41,541	$114
Kidnapping	$5,579	$15
Vehicle Theft	$8,487	$23
Burglary	$22,159	$61
Theft	$33,741	$93
Arson	$1,909	$5
Vandalism	$34,716	$96
Animal Cruelty	$214	$1
Drug Crimes	$12,580	$35
Identity Theft	$921	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$246,748	$680

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dillsboro, 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 Dillsboro totals $504,189 ($1,389 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $750,937 ($2,069 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 Dillsboro 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 east 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, of which Dillsboro has 1, have the same problem. Of Dillsboro’s 363 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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Dillsboro 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 Dillsboro residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.985
Robbery	0.6870
Rape	0.5093
Murder	0.0965
Total Violent Crime	5.278 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.95
Vehicle Theft	1.510
Burglary	6.730
Arson	0.2178
Total Property Crime	26.41 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2535
Drug Crimes	4.685
Vandalism	13.39
Identity Theft	0.3276
Animal Cruelty	0.0797
Total "Other" Rate	18.73 (F)

Individual Dillsboro Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Webster, NC	F	D-	F
Sylva, NC	D	C-	D
Barkers Creek, NC	C+	A	C
Gay, NC	D+	D+	D+
Whittier, NC	D	D	D
Forest Hills, NC	D-	D+	F
Pumpkintown, NC	D	C	D
Cullowhee, NC	D	C-	D
Cherokee, NC	F	D-	F
East Laport, NC	D+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dillsboro 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
Henning, IL	A+	A-	A-
Terrace, MN	C+	D	D
Tes Nez Iah, AZ	F	F	F
Thawville, IL	A-	B+	B+
Thayer Corners, NY	C+	C	C
Tipton, PA	A+	A	A
Homeland, FL	A	B-	B-
Tofte, MN	D	D+	D+
Hoehne, CO	F	F	F
Hightown, MS	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Dillsboro 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 Dillsboro, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Dillsboro schools on SchoolGrade

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