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

Crime per Capita in Minnesott Beach

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Minnesott Beach.

 

Minnesott Beach, NC Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$525,258

Cost of Crime™ for Minnesott Beach, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $997 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Minnesott Beach ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of cities but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to Minnesott Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Minnesott Beach is 21.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Minnesott Beach Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Minnesott Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Minnesott Beach, NC see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Minnesott Beach, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Minnesott Beach for 2025 is $525,258. This translates to approximately $431 per resident and $997 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Minnesott Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Minnesott Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Minnesott Beach, NC: $431
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Minnesott Beach is $431 per year, which is $33 less than the national average and $107 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Minnesott Beach:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,211 more than in Minnesott Beach.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $180 less than in Minnesott Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Minnesott Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Minnesott Beach
Cost per Minnesott Beach Resident
Murder
$243,300
$200
Rape/Sexual Assault
$31,500
$26
Robbery
$16,473
$14
Assault
$74,301
$61
Kidnapping
$9,527
$8
Vehicle Theft
$5,730
$5
Burglary
$19,133
$16
Theft
$57,710
$47
Arson
$4,134
$3
Vandalism
$33,664
$28
Animal Cruelty
$371
$0
Drug Crimes
$28,530
$23
Identity Theft
$885
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$525,258
$431

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Minnesott Beach, 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 Minnesott Beach totals $1,787,259 ($1,466 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,312,516 ($1,897 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 Minnesott Beach 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 Minnesott Beach has 1, have the same problem. Of Minnesott Beach’s 1,219 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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Minnesott Beach 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 Minnesott Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.122
Robbery
0.4296
Rape
0.4262
Murder
0.1062
Total Violent Crime
3.084 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.141
Vehicle Theft
0.3036
Burglary
1.731
Arson
0.1404
Total Property Crime
11.32 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1289
Drug Crimes
3.164
Vandalism
3.866
Identity Theft
0.0938
Animal Cruelty
0.0411
Total "Other" Rate
7.293 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Minnesott Beach 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
C
D
D
A+
A+
A+
C-
C
C
B-
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-
A
A+
A+
F
F
F
B-
B-
B-
A+
A
A
B+
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Minnesott Beach 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 Minnesott Beach, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Minnesott Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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