The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Moltonville, 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?

$415,704

Cost of Crime™ for Moltonville, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,361 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Moltonville ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Moltonville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moltonville is 32.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moltonville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moltonville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Moltonville, NC see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moltonville, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Moltonville for 2025 is $415,704. This translates to approximately $511 per resident and $1,361 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Moltonville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Moltonville, NC:	$511
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moltonville is $511 per year, which is $47 more than the national average and $26 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moltonville:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,130 more than in Moltonville.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $261 less than in Moltonville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moltonville	Cost per Moltonville Resident
Murder	$150,081	$185
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,875	$29
Robbery	$12,169	$15
Assault	$40,842	$50
Kidnapping	$7,195	$9
Vehicle Theft	$13,174	$16
Burglary	$37,196	$46
Theft	$30,686	$38
Arson	$3,351	$4
Vandalism	$56,672	$70
Animal Cruelty	$386	$0
Drug Crimes	$37,396	$46
Identity Theft	$2,680	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$415,704	$511

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moltonville, 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 Moltonville totals $1,123,825 ($1,382 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,539,529 ($1,894 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 Moltonville 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 Moltonville’s 813 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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Moltonville 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 Moltonville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.749
Robbery	0.4758
Rape	0.4843
Murder	0.0982
Total Violent Crime	2.808 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.288
Vehicle Theft	1.046
Burglary	5.044
Arson	0.1707
Total Property Crime	13.55 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1460
Drug Crimes	6.218
Vandalism	9.757
Identity Theft	0.4258
Animal Cruelty	0.0643
Total "Other" Rate	16.61 (D-)

Individual Moltonville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Turkey, NC	B-	C+	A-
Clinton, NC	D-	D	D
Butlers Crossroads, NC	B-	D	B
Taylors Bridge, NC	C	B-	B+
Piney Ridge, NC	B-	A	B-
Poplar Grove, NC	D-	C-	D
Waycross, NC	D+	B-	C-
Bowdens, NC	D	D	D
Kitty Fork, NC	D	C	D
Warsaw, NC	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moltonville 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
Edgecomb, ME	A	A+	A+
Upsala, MN	B	A	A
Union Dale, PA	A+	B+	B+
Ulm, MT	B-	C	C
Genoa, VA	B+	A-	A-
Gem Village, CO	D	D	D
Garden Farms, CA	C+	D	D
Free Union, VA	A-	A	A
Fordoche, LA	D	F	F
Filion, MI	B	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Moltonville is as safe as 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 Moltonville, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Moltonville schools on SchoolGrade

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