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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$422,830

Cost of Crime™ for Kingstown, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,500 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Kingstown ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Kingstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kingstown is 28.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kingstown Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kingstown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Kingstown, NC see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kingstown, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Kingstown for 2025 is $422,830. This translates to approximately $532 per resident and $1,500 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Kingstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Kingstown, NC:	$532
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kingstown is $532 per year, which is $68 more than the national average and $6 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kingstown:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,110 more than in Kingstown.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $281 less than in Kingstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kingstown	Cost per Kingstown Resident
Murder	$181,333	$228
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,191	$28
Robbery	$6,822	$9
Assault	$50,099	$63
Kidnapping	$12,941	$16
Vehicle Theft	$14,076	$18
Burglary	$20,284	$26
Theft	$30,508	$38
Arson	$3,223	$4
Vandalism	$36,218	$46
Animal Cruelty	$285	$0
Drug Crimes	$43,570	$55
Identity Theft	$1,281	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$422,830	$532

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kingstown, 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 Kingstown totals $1,321,107 ($1,662 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,743,936 ($2,194 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 Kingstown 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 Kingstown’s 795 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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Kingstown 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 Kingstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.194
Robbery	0.2728
Rape	0.4604
Murder	0.1214
Total Violent Crime	3.049 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.410
Vehicle Theft	1.143
Burglary	2.813
Arson	0.1679
Total Property Crime	11.53 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2685
Drug Crimes	7.409
Vandalism	6.377
Identity Theft	0.2081
Animal Cruelty	0.0484
Total "Other" Rate	14.31 (D-)

Individual Kingstown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Washburn, NC	D	D	D+
Polkville, NC	C+	B	C+
Lattimore, NC	F	B-	D-
Shelby, NC	D	D	D
Fallston, NC	D+	C-	C-
Lawndale, NC	D+	C-	C-
Delight, NC	D+	D	C
Boiling Springs, NC	C	C+	B-
Ellenboro, NC	C-	D+	C
Hollis, NC	B	D	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kingstown 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
Smith, NV	D+	D-	D-
Junction City, CA	F	D-	D-
Kane, IL	A+	B+	B+
Kappa, IL	A-	A+	A+
Kay Bee Heights, TX	D-	D-	D-
King Cove, AK	D-	F	F
Koshkonong, WI	B	D+	D+
Lake Angelus, MI	B	B	B
Roxbury Falls, CT	A-	A+	A+
Saylesville, WI	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Kingstown 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 Kingstown, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Kingstown schools on SchoolGrade

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