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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$104,621

Cost of Crime™ for Montrose, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,284 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Montrose 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 Montrose's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Montrose is 23.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Montrose Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Montrose varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Montrose, NC see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Montrose, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Montrose for 2025 is $104,621. This translates to approximately $465 per resident and $1,284 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Montrose. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Montrose, NC:	$465
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Montrose is $465 per year, which is $1 more than the national average and $73 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Montrose:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,177 more than in Montrose.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $214 less than in Montrose

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Montrose	Cost per Montrose Resident
Murder	$42,345	$188
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,940	$31
Robbery	$3,036	$13
Assault	$19,555	$87
Kidnapping	$1,325	$6
Vehicle Theft	$2,543	$11
Burglary	$6,186	$27
Theft	$6,690	$30
Arson	$663	$3
Vandalism	$7,156	$32
Animal Cruelty	$148	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,752	$34
Identity Theft	$279	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$104,621	$465

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Montrose, 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 Montrose totals $319,861 ($1,422 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $424,482 ($1,887 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 Montrose 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 Montrose’s 225 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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Montrose 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 Montrose residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.026
Robbery	0.4290
Rape	0.5087
Murder	0.1001
Total Violent Crime	4.064 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.741
Vehicle Theft	0.7300
Burglary	3.031
Arson	0.1221
Total Property Crime	9.625 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0971
Drug Crimes	4.658
Vandalism	4.452
Identity Theft	0.1604
Animal Cruelty	0.0889
Total "Other" Rate	9.457 (C)

Individual Montrose Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mccain, NC	B-	D	A-
Ashley Heights, NC	C	D	C+
Bowmore, NC	C	D+	C
Silver City, NC	D-	D-	D-
Addor, NC	B-	A	C-
Silver Spring, NC	C+	C+	B
Raeford, NC	C+	D	B
Aberdeen, NC	D+	C+	D+
Wagram, NC	D-	D-	D-
Pinebluff, NC	C+	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Montrose 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
Laings, OH	A	B	B
Kintyre, ND	D+	C+	C+
Kiserton, KY	A	A	A
Klukwan, AK	F	F	F
Knittel, IA	C-	B+	B+
Knowelhurst, NY	B	C+	C+
La Junta Gardens, CO	F	D-	D-
La Junta, NM	D	F	F
La Rose, IL	A+	C	C
Labolt, SD	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Montrose 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 Montrose, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Montrose schools on SchoolGrade

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