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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$3.09 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Gilead, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,727 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Mount Gilead ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Mount Gilead's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Gilead is 48.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Gilead Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Gilead varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Mount Gilead, NC see the most incidents - about 58 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Gilead, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Gilead for 2025 is $3,086,900. This translates to approximately $761 per resident and $1,727 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Mount Gilead. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Gilead Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Gilead, NC:	$761
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Gilead is $761 per year, which is $297 more than the national average and $223 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Gilead:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $880 more than in Mount Gilead.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $510 less than in Mount Gilead

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Gilead	Cost per Mount Gilead Resident
Murder	$1.05 million	$258
Rape/Sexual Assault	$127,821	$32
Robbery	$87,076	$21
Assault	$644,666	$159
Kidnapping	$45,484	$11
Vehicle Theft	$55,065	$14
Burglary	$178,899	$44
Theft	$418,938	$103
Arson	$21,912	$5
Vandalism	$309,070	$76
Animal Cruelty	$1,378	$0
Drug Crimes	$129,982	$32
Identity Theft	$18,672	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,086,900	$761

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Gilead, 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 Mount Gilead totals $7,753,110 ($1,912 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,840,010 ($2,673 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 Mount Gilead 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 south part of the city has more 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 Mount Gilead has 1, have the same problem. Of Mount Gilead’s 4,056 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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Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.534
Robbery	0.6825
Rape	0.5197
Murder	0.1375
Total Violent Crime	6.874 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.94
Vehicle Theft	0.8767
Burglary	4.863
Arson	0.2237
Total Property Crime	25.91 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1850
Drug Crimes	4.332
Vandalism	10.67
Identity Theft	0.5948
Animal Cruelty	0.0459
Total "Other" Rate	15.82 (D-)

Individual Mount Gilead Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Covington, NC	F	F	D-
Wadeville, NC	F	D-	F
River Haven, NC	D-	D-	D-
Roberdo, NC	D-	D+	D
Norwood, NC	D	D+	D+
Mangum, NC	D-	D-	D-
Onvil, NC	D-	D-	D
Pekin, NC	D-	D-	D
Porter, NC	D	D	D
Capelsie, NC	D	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Gilead 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
Cordova, AL	C-	B+	B+
East Granby, CT	B-	A	A
Grabill, IN	A-	A	A
Oostburg, WI	A	A-	A-
Pomeroy, OH	C	D-	D-
McEwen, TN	C+	D+	D+
Whitesburg, KY	C	C+	C+
La Conner, WA	F	D-	D-
Williamson, GA	A-	B+	B+
Hinesburg, VT	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Mount Gilead is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Mount Gilead, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mount Gilead schools on SchoolGrade

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