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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$470,182

Cost of Crime™ for Harkers Island, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,205 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harkers Island is 30.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harkers Island Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harkers Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Harkers Island, NC see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harkers Island, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Harkers Island for 2025 is $470,182. This translates to approximately $498 per resident and $1,205 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Harkers Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Harkers Island Compared to Other Cities?

Harkers Island, NC:	$498
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harkers Island is $498 per year, which is $33 more than the national average and $40 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harkers Island:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,144 more than in Harkers Island.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $247 less than in Harkers Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harkers Island	Cost per Harkers Island Resident
Murder	$125,126	$132
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,328	$35
Robbery	$17,657	$19
Assault	$103,055	$109
Kidnapping	$5,998	$6
Vehicle Theft	$10,712	$11
Burglary	$30,320	$32
Theft	$13,680	$14
Arson	$5,455	$6
Vandalism	$42,297	$45
Animal Cruelty	$411	$0
Drug Crimes	$51,494	$54
Identity Theft	$30,646	$32
Total Cost of Crime	$470,182	$498

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harkers Island, 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 Harkers Island totals $1,023,759 ($1,083 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,493,940 ($1,581 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 Harkers Island 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 northwest 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 Harkers Island has 1, have the same problem. Of Harkers Island’s 945 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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Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.797
Robbery	0.5940
Rape	0.5817
Murder	0.0705
Total Violent Crime	5.043 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.795
Vehicle Theft	0.7320
Burglary	3.537
Arson	0.2391
Total Property Crime	7.304 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1047
Drug Crimes	7.367
Vandalism	6.265
Identity Theft	4.190
Animal Cruelty	0.0588
Total "Other" Rate	17.99 (F)

Individual Harkers Island Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gloucester, NC	C-	C+	C+
Marshallberg, NC	C-	C+	B
Straits, NC	B+	A+	A-
Beaufort, NC	D	D+	D
Smyrna, NC	C-	C+	B-
Williston, NC	D-	D	D
Otway, NC	D+	B	C
Bettie, NC	D	D+	D+
Davis, NC	D	C	C-
Atlantic Beach, NC	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harkers Island 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
Highfalls, GA	A	A+	A+
Gracey, KY	C+	B+	B+
Grandview Heights, OH	C-	B+	B+
Great Bend, PA	A-	B-	B-
Hamler, OH	D-	D-	D-
Hampshire, TN	C+	D+	D+
Harrietts Bluff, GA	A	A+	A+
Harshaw, WI	B	B+	B+
Henley, MO	A	B+	B+
Gordonville, MO	A-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Harkers Island 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 Harkers Island, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Harkers Island schools on SchoolGrade

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