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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$544,013

Cost of Crime™ for Elrod, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,763 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Elrod ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Elrod's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elrod is 71.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elrod Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elrod varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 14 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Elrod, NC see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elrod, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Elrod for 2025 is $544,013. This translates to approximately $963 per resident and $2,763 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.4% of the median household income in Elrod. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Elrod, NC:	$963
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elrod is $963 per year, which is $499 more than the national average and $425 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elrod:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $679 more than in Elrod.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $712 less than in Elrod

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Elrod	Cost per Elrod Resident
Murder	$173,006	$306
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,916	$35
Robbery	$19,708	$35
Assault	$80,597	$143
Kidnapping	$6,914	$12
Vehicle Theft	$23,462	$42
Burglary	$42,039	$74
Theft	$111,233	$197
Arson	$2,626	$5
Vandalism	$43,903	$78
Animal Cruelty	$325	$1
Drug Crimes	$16,542	$29
Identity Theft	$3,743	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$544,013	$963

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elrod, 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 Elrod totals $1,271,041 ($2,250 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,815,054 ($3,212 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 Elrod 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 Elrod’s 565 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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Elrod 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 Elrod residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.967
Robbery	1.109
Rape	0.5814
Murder	0.1629
Total Violent Crime	6.820 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	38.01
Vehicle Theft	2.682
Burglary	8.203
Arson	0.1925
Total Property Crime	49.09 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2018
Drug Crimes	3.958
Vandalism	10.88
Identity Theft	0.8559
Animal Cruelty	0.0777
Total "Other" Rate	15.97 (D-)

Individual Elrod Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rowland, NC	F	D	F
Purvis, NC	F	D-	F
Barnesville, NC	D-	D	F
Raynham, NC	D-	D	D-
Pembroke, NC	F	D-	F
Raemon, NC	D-	D	D-
Maxton, NC	D-	D-	D-
McDonald, NC	F	D-	D-
Prospect, NC	D	C+	D
Oakland Cross Roads, SC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elrod 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
Macedonia, TN	C-	C	C
Rock Stream, NY	C	C-	C-
Rochelle, VA	B+	A-	A-
Middle Inlet, WI	B-	C+	C+
Merritt, NC	C-	C	C
McLane, PA	A-	B+	B+
Marysville, MT	B	D+	D+
Mambrino, TX	D+	D	D
Mackay, ID	C	A	A
Rose Creek, MN	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Elrod 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 Elrod, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Elrod schools on SchoolGrade

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