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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$800,332

Cost of Crime™ for Hobgood, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $4,401 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Hobgood ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Hobgood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hobgood is 100.4 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hobgood Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hobgood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Hobgood, NC see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hobgood, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Hobgood for 2025 is $800,332. This translates to approximately $1,703 per resident and $4,401 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.0% of the median household income in Hobgood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Hobgood, NC:	$1703
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hobgood is $1,703 per year, which is $1,239 more than the national average and $1,165 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hobgood:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $61 less than in Hobgood.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $1,452 less than in Hobgood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hobgood	Cost per Hobgood Resident
Murder	$315,745	$672
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,715	$29
Robbery	$22,687	$48
Assault	$176,178	$375
Kidnapping	$8,434	$18
Vehicle Theft	$26,937	$57
Burglary	$31,338	$67
Theft	$117,834	$251
Arson	$2,635	$6
Vandalism	$60,597	$129
Animal Cruelty	$291	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,155	$39
Identity Theft	$5,784	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$800,332	$1,703

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hobgood, 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 Hobgood totals $2,210,029 ($4,702 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,010,361 ($6,405 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 Hobgood 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 Hobgood’s 470 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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Hobgood 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 Hobgood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	13.05
Robbery	1.535
Rape	0.4813
Murder	0.3575
Total Violent Crime	15.43 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	48.41
Vehicle Theft	3.701
Burglary	7.351
Arson	0.2322
Total Property Crime	59.69 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2959
Drug Crimes	5.222
Vandalism	18.05
Identity Theft	1.590
Animal Cruelty	0.0838
Total "Other" Rate	25.24 (F)

Individual Hobgood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Palmyra, NC	F	F	F
Speed, NC	D	D+	D
Roseneath, NC	F	F	F
Lawrence, NC	D	D	D
Scotland Neck, NC	F	F	F
Oak City, NC	D-	D	D-
Penny Hill, NC	D-	D-	D-
Norfleet, NC	F	F	F
Draughn, NC	F	F	F
Hassell, NC	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hobgood 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
Digbey, GA	A	B	B
Temple Hill, KY	B	A-	A-
Tatum, MS	B+	B+	B+
Talache, ID	B+	A-	A-
Syracuse, MO	C	C-	C-
Switz City, IN	C+	C	C
Swanquarter, NC	F	F	F
Swampers, LA	D-	D-	D-
Superior, PA	B+	B	B
Sunnyside, NC	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Hobgood 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 Hobgood, NC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Hobgood schools on SchoolGrade

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