The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Lake Norman of Catawba

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lake Norman of Catawba.

 

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
A-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$1.80 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $796 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Norman of Catawba 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, NC Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Lake Norman of Catawba ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Lake Norman of Catawba's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Norman of Catawba is 22.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Norman of Catawba Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Norman of Catawba varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 37 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 56 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Lake Norman of Catawba, NC see the most incidents - about 29 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Norman of Catawba for 2025 is $1,802,007. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $796 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Lake Norman of Catawba. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Norman of Catawba Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC: $359
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Norman of Catawba is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $179 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Norman of Catawba:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,282 more than in Lake Norman of Catawba.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $108 less than in Lake Norman of Catawba

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Norman of Catawba for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Norman of Catawba
Cost per Lake Norman of Catawba Resident
Murder
$527,399
$105
Rape/Sexual Assault
$145,497
$29
Robbery
$57,484
$11
Assault
$293,210
$58
Kidnapping
$38,281
$8
Vehicle Theft
$61,523
$12
Burglary
$115,353
$23
Theft
$116,430
$23
Arson
$21,367
$4
Vandalism
$146,578
$29
Animal Cruelty
$1,263
$0
Drug Crimes
$207,807
$41
Identity Theft
$69,815
$14
Total Cost of Crime
$1,802,007
$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Norman of Catawba, 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 Lake Norman of Catawba totals $4,292,609 ($855 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,094,616 ($1,214 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 Lake Norman of Catawba 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 west 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 Lake Norman of Catawba’s 5,019 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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Lake Norman of Catawba 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 Lake Norman of Catawba residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.034
Robbery
0.3641
Rape
0.4781
Murder
0.0559
Total Violent Crime
2.932 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.479
Vehicle Theft
0.7916
Burglary
2.534
Arson
0.1763
Total Property Crime
7.981 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1258
Drug Crimes
5.597
Vandalism
4.088
Identity Theft
1.797
Animal Cruelty
0.0340
Total "Other" Rate
11.64 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B-
A-
C
B-
C+
C+
C
B
C+
B
C+
C-
C-
C+
C
B
C+
B
B+
B
C-
D+
C
C
B
C
D+
C+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Norman of Catawba 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
C
C-
C-
A+
A-
A-
C-
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A
D
D
C
B-
B-
B
B+
B+
D
D
D
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Norman of Catawba is safer than the North Carolina state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Norman of Catawba, NC average SchoolGrade of A+, with 72% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Lake Norman of Catawba schools on SchoolGrade

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