The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Eastland-Wilora Lake

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Eastland-Wilora Lake.

 

Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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D-
Other Crime Grade
D

$6.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,522 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Eastland-Wilora Lake 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Eastland-Wilora Lake ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of neighborhoods but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Eastland-Wilora Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Eastland-Wilora Lake is 68.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eastland-Wilora Lake Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eastland-Wilora Lake varies by area - ranging from 1 in 10 in the southwest areas to 1 in 25 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC see the most incidents - about 177 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Eastland-Wilora Lake for 2025 is $6,692,866. This translates to approximately $1,036 per resident and $2,522 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Eastland-Wilora Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Eastland-Wilora Lake Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC: $1036
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: $1113
Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: $411
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eastland-Wilora Lake is $1,036 per year, which is $572 more than the national average and $498 more than Charlotte's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Eastland-Wilora Lake:
  • In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $1,113 per person, which is $77 more than in Eastland-Wilora Lake.
  • In Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $411 per person, which is $625 less than in Eastland-Wilora Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Eastland-Wilora Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Eastland-Wilora Lake
Cost per Eastland-Wilora Lake Resident
Murder
$2.35 million
$364
Rape/Sexual Assault
$235,585
$36
Robbery
$225,117
$35
Assault
$917,367
$142
Kidnapping
$151,107
$23
Vehicle Theft
$585,036
$91
Burglary
$352,150
$55
Theft
$1.15 million
$178
Arson
$8,186
$1
Vandalism
$308,771
$48
Animal Cruelty
$4,869
$1
Drug Crimes
$365,493
$57
Identity Theft
$38,419
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$6,692,866
$1,036

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake totals $17,049,075 ($2,639 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,741,940 ($3,675 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake 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 neighborhood 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake’s 6,460 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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Eastland-Wilora Lake 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.945
Robbery
1.108
Rape
0.6015
Murder
0.1939
Total Violent Crime
6.848 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
34.29
Vehicle Theft
5.848
Burglary
6.010
Arson
0.0525
Total Property Crime
46.20 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3858
Drug Crimes
7.649
Vandalism
6.691
Identity Theft
0.7684
Animal Cruelty
0.1019
Total "Other" Rate
15.60 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Eastland-Wilora Lake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Eastland-Wilora Lake.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
D+
D
D+
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
F
D-
F
D-
D
D-
D
D-
D
D+
D+
C-
C
C
C+
D
D
D
D
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Eastland-Wilora Lake is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
B
B
A-
A-
C+
A-
A-
C
F
F
A
A
A
A-
A
A
D-
D+
D+
C-
D-
D-
A
A
A
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Eastland-Wilora Lake 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 Eastland-Wilora Lake, Charlotte, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Eastland-Wilora Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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