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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$95,990

Cost of Crime™ for Hexlena, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,274 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Hexlena ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Hexlena's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hexlena is 49.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hexlena, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Hexlena for 2025 is $95,990. This translates to approximately $932 per resident and $2,274 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.7% of the median household income in Hexlena. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Hexlena, NC:	$932
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hexlena is $932 per year, which is $468 more than the national average and $394 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hexlena:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $710 more than in Hexlena.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $681 less than in Hexlena

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hexlena	Cost per Hexlena Resident
Murder	$41,558	$403
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,509	$34
Robbery	$3,004	$29
Assault	$14,592	$142
Kidnapping	$886	$9
Vehicle Theft	$2,894	$28
Burglary	$5,155	$50
Theft	$4,869	$47
Arson	$323	$3
Vandalism	$16,229	$158
Animal Cruelty	$49	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,474	$24
Identity Theft	$448	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$95,990	$932

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hexlena, 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 Hexlena totals $296,889 ($2,882 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $392,879 ($3,814 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 Hexlena 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 Hexlena’s 103 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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Hexlena 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 Hexlena residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.933
Robbery	0.9272
Rape	0.5618
Murder	0.2147
Total Violent Crime	6.637 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.127
Vehicle Theft	1.815
Burglary	5.518
Arson	0.1300
Total Property Crime	16.59 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1418
Drug Crimes	3.248
Vandalism	22.06
Identity Theft	0.5615
Animal Cruelty	0.0646
Total "Other" Rate	26.07 (F)

Individual Hexlena Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Connaritsa, NC	D-	D-	D+
Earley, NC	F	F	D-
Aulander, NC	D-	D-	D-
Powellsville, NC	F	D-	D-
Askewville, NC	D+	B-	D+
Ahoskie, NC	F	D-	D-
St. John, NC	D-	C-	D-
Republican, NC	D	D-	D
Trap, NC	F	F	D-
Colerain, NC	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hexlena 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
Zoar, MA	A-	B-	B-
Spring Valley, PA	A+	B	B
Avery Creek, NC	B+	A	A
Auvinen Corner, MI	D+	D	D
Athol, SD	C	C	C
Ashby, VA	C+	C-	C-
Arnold, KS	F	D-	D-
Arena, ND	D+	C	C
Appam, ND	D-	C-	C-
Ames, KS	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Hexlena 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 Hexlena, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hexlena schools on SchoolGrade

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