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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$1.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Ellerbe, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,305 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ellerbe ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Ellerbe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ellerbe is 36.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ellerbe Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ellerbe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Ellerbe, NC see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ellerbe, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Ellerbe for 2025 is $1,695,658. This translates to approximately $555 per resident and $1,305 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Ellerbe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Ellerbe, NC:	$555
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ellerbe is $555 per year, which is $91 more than the national average and $17 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ellerbe:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,086 more than in Ellerbe.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $304 less than in Ellerbe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ellerbe	Cost per Ellerbe Resident
Murder	$518,514	$170
Rape/Sexual Assault	$107,811	$35
Robbery	$64,447	$21
Assault	$280,061	$92
Kidnapping	$50,045	$16
Vehicle Theft	$68,772	$23
Burglary	$84,804	$28
Theft	$225,185	$74
Arson	$15,700	$5
Vandalism	$147,967	$48
Animal Cruelty	$2,378	$1
Drug Crimes	$114,195	$37
Identity Theft	$15,779	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,695,658	$555

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ellerbe, 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 Ellerbe totals $4,053,861 ($1,327 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,749,519 ($1,882 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 Ellerbe 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, of which Ellerbe has 1, have the same problem. Of Ellerbe’s 3,055 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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Ellerbe 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 Ellerbe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.192
Robbery	0.6707
Rape	0.5820
Murder	0.0903
Total Violent Crime	4.535 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.23
Vehicle Theft	1.454
Burglary	3.061
Arson	0.2128
Total Property Crime	18.96 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2702
Drug Crimes	5.053
Vandalism	6.780
Identity Theft	0.6673
Animal Cruelty	0.1052
Total "Other" Rate	12.88 (D)

Individual Ellerbe Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ledbetter, NC	C	C-	B
Norman, NC	D	C-	D+
Ex-Way, NC	D	D	D
Rockingham, NC	D-	D-	D-
Pee Dee, NC	F	D-	F
Foxfire, NC	C+	B+	C+
East Rockingham, NC	D-	D-	D
Marston, NC	C-	D	B-
Hoffman, NC	D-	D-	D
Dobbins Heights, NC	D-	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ellerbe 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
West Townsend, MA	A+	A	A
Port Aransas, TX	D-	F	F
Moscow, TN	D-	F	F
Mission, SD	F	F	F
Maurepas, LA	F	D-	D-
Livermore Falls, ME	C-	A-	A-
La Porte City, IA	C+	C	C
Honaker, VA	D+	C+	C+
Shoshone, ID	C+	D+	D+
Hanson, KY	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Ellerbe 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 Ellerbe, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Ellerbe schools on SchoolGrade

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