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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$298,769

Cost of Crime™ for Little Switzerland, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,237 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Little Switzerland ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Little Switzerland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Little Switzerland is 31.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Little Switzerland Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Little Switzerland varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Little Switzerland, NC see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Little Switzerland, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Little Switzerland for 2025 is $298,769. This translates to approximately $484 per resident and $1,237 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Little Switzerland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Little Switzerland Compared to Other Cities?

Little Switzerland, NC:	$484
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Little Switzerland is $484 per year, which is $20 more than the national average and $54 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Little Switzerland:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,157 more than in Little Switzerland.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $234 less than in Little Switzerland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Little Switzerland	Cost per Little Switzerland Resident
Murder	$88,327	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,820	$32
Robbery	$8,022	$13
Assault	$37,980	$62
Kidnapping	$6,053	$10
Vehicle Theft	$21,800	$35
Burglary	$31,794	$52
Theft	$20,076	$33
Arson	$3,303	$5
Vandalism	$28,497	$46
Animal Cruelty	$275	$0
Drug Crimes	$32,474	$53
Identity Theft	$346	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$298,769	$484

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Little Switzerland, 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 Little Switzerland totals $693,219 ($1,124 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $991,987 ($1,608 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 Little Switzerland 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, of which Little Switzerland has 1, have the same problem. Of Little Switzerland’s 617 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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Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.143
Robbery	0.4134
Rape	0.5298
Murder	0.0762
Total Violent Crime	3.163 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.283
Vehicle Theft	2.282
Burglary	5.681
Arson	0.2217
Total Property Crime	14.47 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1618
Drug Crimes	7.115
Vandalism	6.465
Identity Theft	0.0724
Animal Cruelty	0.0603
Total "Other" Rate	13.87 (D)

Individual Little Switzerland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sevier, NC	C-	C+	C
Estatoe, NC	C	A	B-
Spruce Pine, NC	D-	C-	D-
North Cove, NC	C-	C	C
Woodlawn, NC	C	A-	C
Glenwood, NC	F	D-	D-
Clinchfield, NC	C	A-	C+
Hamrick, NC	B-	B	B+
Busick, NC	C+	B-	B-
Linville Falls, NC	F	D	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Little Switzerland is lower 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
Wardell, MO	D	D	D
Crabtree, PA	A-	B+	B+
Crenshaw, PA	A-	A+	A+
Cumberland, IA	A-	A-	A-
Daniels, TX	F	D+	D+
Davis, MO	D+	C	C
Verner, WV	B-	B+	B+
Violet Hill, AR	D-	D-	D-
Walter Crossroad, TN	C	D	D
Couderay, WI	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Little Switzerland 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 Little Switzerland, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Little Switzerland schools on SchoolGrade

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