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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$284,026

Cost of Crime™ for High Shoals, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,211 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. High Shoals ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to High Shoals's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in High Shoals is 30.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. High Shoals Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in High Shoals varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of High Shoals, NC see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in High Shoals, NC

The total projected cost of crime in High Shoals for 2025 is $284,026. This translates to approximately $473 per resident and $1,211 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in High Shoals. 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): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in High Shoals Compared to Other Cities?

High Shoals, NC:	$473
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in High Shoals is $473 per year, which is $8 more than the national average and $65 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to High Shoals:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,169 more than in High Shoals.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $222 less than in High Shoals

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to High Shoals	Cost per High Shoals Resident
Murder	$72,225	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,126	$25
Robbery	$10,582	$18
Assault	$61,406	$102
Kidnapping	$8,354	$14
Vehicle Theft	$11,864	$20
Burglary	$24,887	$41
Theft	$26,161	$44
Arson	$2,758	$5
Vandalism	$26,404	$44
Animal Cruelty	$153	$0
Drug Crimes	$23,242	$39
Identity Theft	$864	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$284,026	$473

The Intangible Cost of Crime in High Shoals, 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 High Shoals totals $571,903 ($952 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $855,929 ($1,424 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 High Shoals 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 High Shoals’s 601 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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High Shoals 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 High Shoals residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.558
Robbery	0.5597
Rape	0.4151
Murder	0.0639
Total Violent Crime	4.596 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.405
Vehicle Theft	1.275
Burglary	4.566
Arson	0.1900
Total Property Crime	14.44 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2293
Drug Crimes	5.228
Vandalism	6.150
Identity Theft	0.1858
Animal Cruelty	0.0344
Total "Other" Rate	11.83 (D+)

Individual High Shoals Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dallas, NC	B-	B-	B-
Alexis, NC	C-	B	C-
Lincolnton, NC	C-	C+	D+
Iron Station, NC	C+	B-	C
Crouse, NC	C+	B	C+
Bessemer City, NC	C	C+	C
Stanley, NC	C-	B	C
Mariposa, NC	C-	D-	B-
Machpelah, NC	C	B	C
Reepsville, NC	B-	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

High Shoals is similar 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
Horton, IA	A-	B	B
Slayden, TN	B-	C+	C+
Singleton, SC	F	F	F
Simpson, SC	D-	D-	D-
Silver Springs, CO	D-	C+	C+
Keethtown, MO	C+	B+	B+
Hustead, OH	B+	A	A
Hunt, NY	B-	B	B
Howel, KY	D+	D	D
Sleeper, MO	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, High Shoals 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 High Shoals, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See High Shoals schools on SchoolGrade

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