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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$111,871

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Santeetlah, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,474 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Lake Santeetlah ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Lake Santeetlah's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Santeetlah is 42.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Santeetlah Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Santeetlah varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Lake Santeetlah, NC see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Santeetlah, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Santeetlah for 2025 is $111,871. This translates to approximately $598 per resident and $1,474 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Lake Santeetlah. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Santeetlah Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Santeetlah, NC:	$598
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Santeetlah is $598 per year, which is $134 more than the national average and $61 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Santeetlah:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,043 more than in Lake Santeetlah.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $348 less than in Lake Santeetlah

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Santeetlah	Cost per Lake Santeetlah Resident
Murder	$14,761	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,303	$34
Robbery	$6,056	$32
Assault	$39,430	$211
Kidnapping	$1,907	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,554	$8
Burglary	$8,445	$45
Theft	$11,593	$62
Arson	$1,090	$6
Vandalism	$11,533	$62
Animal Cruelty	$46	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,790	$47
Identity Theft	$362	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$111,871	$598

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Santeetlah, 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 Santeetlah totals $141,610 ($757 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $253,480 ($1,356 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 Santeetlah 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 Lake Santeetlah’s 187 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 Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.342
Robbery	1.030
Rape	0.5559
Murder	0.0420
Total Violent Crime	8.969 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.97
Vehicle Theft	0.5368
Burglary	4.979
Arson	0.2414
Total Property Crime	17.73 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1682
Drug Crimes	6.355
Vandalism	8.633
Identity Theft	0.2499
Animal Cruelty	0.0336
Total "Other" Rate	15.44 (D-)

Individual Lake Santeetlah Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yellow Creek, NC	C+	D	A-
Robbinsville, NC	D-	D+	D
Fontana Dam, NC	C+	D	A-
Santeetlah, NC	D+	D+	C-
Milltown, NC	D+	D+	D+
Sweetgum, NC	A-	B+	A-
Tapoco, NC	C+	D	A-
Tuskeegee, NC	F	B-	F
Almond, NC	D	C-	D
Coalville, NC	F	B	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Santeetlah 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
Oatman, AZ	C	C	C
Olive Branch, OH	B-	C+	C+
Ola, SD	C-	D	D
Ohop, WA	C	C-	C-
Odena, AL	A-	A-	A-
Oden, MI	A+	A-	A-
Ocoya, IL	A-	B-	B-
Ochopee, FL	D	F	F
Oats, SC	D	D-	D-
Olympus Heights, CO	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Santeetlah 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 Lake Santeetlah, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Santeetlah schools on SchoolGrade

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