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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$3.97 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elm City, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,466 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Elm City ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Elm City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elm City is 30.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elm City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elm City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Elm City, NC see the most incidents - about 55 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elm City, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Elm City for 2025 is $3,967,836. This translates to approximately $610 per resident and $1,466 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Elm City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elm City Compared to Other Cities?

Elm City, NC:	$610
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elm City is $610 per year, which is $146 more than the national average and $73 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elm City:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,031 more than in Elm City.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $360 less than in Elm City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elm City	Cost per Elm City Resident
Murder	$1.86 million	$287
Rape/Sexual Assault	$203,558	$31
Robbery	$119,880	$18
Assault	$446,799	$69
Kidnapping	$67,606	$10
Vehicle Theft	$194,969	$30
Burglary	$174,887	$27
Theft	$361,354	$56
Arson	$28,964	$4
Vandalism	$253,006	$39
Animal Cruelty	$2,237	$0
Drug Crimes	$219,056	$34
Identity Theft	$32,735	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,967,836	$610

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elm City, 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 Elm City totals $13,468,083 ($2,072 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $17,435,919 ($2,682 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 Elm City 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 north 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 Elm City’s 6,500 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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Elm City 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 Elm City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.393
Robbery	0.5863
Rape	0.5165
Murder	0.1525
Total Violent Crime	3.649 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.73
Vehicle Theft	1.937
Burglary	2.966
Arson	0.1845
Total Property Crime	15.82 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1715
Drug Crimes	4.556
Vandalism	5.448
Identity Theft	0.6507
Animal Cruelty	0.0465
Total "Other" Rate	10.87 (D+)

Individual Elm City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Winstead Crossroads, NC	C+	C	C+
Sharpsburg, NC	D-	D	D-
Rosebud, NC	C-	D	C+
Wilson, NC	D	D	D
Holdens Crossroads, NC	C-	B+	B+
Wilbanks, NC	C-	C+	B
Lamm, NC	C-	D	C
Stanhope, NC	C-	D	C
Rocky Mount, NC	D-	F	D-
Mercer, NC	D+	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elm City 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
Topsfield, MA	A+	A	A
Easton, CT	B	A+	A+
Broadway, VA	B+	A-	A-
Brookville, PA	B+	A-	A-
Caddo Mills, TX	C+	C+	C+
Valhalla, NY	C-	D	D
Uhrichsville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Smithville, NJ	A-	A-	A-
Solvay, NY	C-	D	D
Cedar Hill, MO	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Elm City is safer than the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elm City, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Elm City schools on SchoolGrade

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