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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$36,386

Cost of Crime™ for Makatoka, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $947 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Makatoka ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Makatoka's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Makatoka is 22.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Makatoka Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Makatoka varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 53 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Makatoka, NC see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Makatoka, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Makatoka for 2025 is $36,386. This translates to approximately $368 per resident and $947 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Makatoka. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Makatoka, NC:	$368
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Makatoka is $368 per year, which is $97 less than the national average and $170 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Makatoka:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,274 more than in Makatoka.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $117 less than in Makatoka

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Makatoka	Cost per Makatoka Resident
Murder	$10,809	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,226	$33
Robbery	$1,215	$12
Assault	$5,055	$51
Kidnapping	$1,033	$10
Vehicle Theft	$454	$5
Burglary	$3,780	$38
Theft	$1,490	$15
Arson	$455	$5
Vandalism	$5,037	$51
Animal Cruelty	$42	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,684	$37
Identity Theft	$106	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$36,386	$368

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Makatoka, 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 Makatoka totals $88,933 ($898 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $125,319 ($1,266 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 Makatoka 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 Makatoka’s 99 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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Makatoka 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 Makatoka residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.778
Robbery	0.3900
Rape	0.5375
Murder	0.0581
Total Violent Crime	2.764 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.906
Vehicle Theft	0.2964
Burglary	4.209
Arson	0.1901
Total Property Crime	7.602 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1721
Drug Crimes	5.030
Vandalism	7.122
Identity Theft	0.1387
Animal Cruelty	0.0577
Total "Other" Rate	12.52 (D)

Individual Makatoka Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Exum, NC	D-	C+	D-
Regan, NC	D-	C+	D-
Prosper, NC	D-	D-	D-
Freeland, NC	F	D-	F
Freeman, NC	D-	D-	D-
New Britton, NC	B	C+	B
Delco, NC	D-	D-	D-
Ash, NC	D+	C+	D
Piney Grove, NC	D-	D-	C-
Longwood, NC	C	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Makatoka 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
Gladstone, NE	D+	C-	C-
West Otis, AR	D-	F	F
West Pike, PA	B	D+	D+
West Woodburn, OR	C+	B	B
Weyant, PA	A+	A+	A+
Wheeler, KY	C+	B-	B-
Wheeler Springs, CA	F	F	F
Gravesville, WI	A-	A-	A-
Granger, WY	C-	B	B
Grandfather, NC	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Makatoka 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 Makatoka, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Makatoka schools on SchoolGrade

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