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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$742,893

Cost of Crime™ for Harrells, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,601 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Harrells ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Harrells's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harrells is 34.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Harrells Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Harrells varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Harrells, NC see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harrells, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Harrells for 2025 is $742,893. This translates to approximately $626 per resident and $1,601 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Harrells. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Harrells, NC:	$626
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harrells is $626 per year, which is $162 more than the national average and $89 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harrells:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,015 more than in Harrells.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $376 less than in Harrells

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harrells	Cost per Harrells Resident
Murder	$274,924	$232
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,908	$29
Robbery	$35,064	$30
Assault	$155,179	$131
Kidnapping	$7,213	$6
Vehicle Theft	$21,253	$18
Burglary	$40,126	$34
Theft	$67,692	$57
Arson	$6,692	$6
Vandalism	$69,611	$59
Animal Cruelty	$415	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,009	$24
Identity Theft	$2,807	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$742,893	$626

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harrells, 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 Harrells totals $2,039,926 ($1,720 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,782,819 ($2,346 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 Harrells 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 northeast 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 Harrells’s 1,186 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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Harrells 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 Harrells residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.556
Robbery	0.9399
Rape	0.4715
Murder	0.1233
Total Violent Crime	6.091 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.02
Vehicle Theft	1.157
Burglary	3.730
Arson	0.2337
Total Property Crime	16.14 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1003
Drug Crimes	3.193
Vandalism	8.216
Identity Theft	0.3058
Animal Cruelty	0.0473
Total "Other" Rate	11.86 (D+)

Individual Harrells Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kerr, NC	D	F	D+
Shanghai, NC	D-	D-	D-
Delway, NC	C-	C+	B-
Ivanhoe, NC	D	F	D+
Garland, NC	D	F	C
Ingold, NC	B	C-	A
Penderlea, NC	B+	B	A+
White Lake, NC	C-	C-	D+
Parkersburg, NC	D	F	C-
Waycross, NC	D+	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harrells 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
Fayetteville, TX	D	C-	C-
Ware Place, SC	C	C	C
Wares Crossroads, VA	A-	B-	B-
Warfield, KY	C-	A-	A-
Washburn, MO	C+	D+	D+
Henderson, GA	A	A-	A-
Hatchbend, FL	A-	A-	A-
Harrison, ID	D+	D	D
Goshen, OR	D-	C	C
Fort Washakie, WY	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Harrells 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 Harrells, NC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Harrells schools on SchoolGrade

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