The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Henderson, 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?

$210,411

Cost of Crime™ for North Henderson, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,417 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. North Henderson ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to North Henderson's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Henderson is 52.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Henderson, NC

The total projected cost of crime in North Henderson for 2025 is $210,411. This translates to approximately $907 per resident and $2,417 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.5% of the median household income in North Henderson. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Henderson Compared to Other Cities?

North Henderson, NC:	$907
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Henderson is $907 per year, which is $443 more than the national average and $369 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Henderson:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $735 more than in North Henderson.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $656 less than in North Henderson

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Henderson	Cost per North Henderson Resident
Murder	$88,924	$383
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,777	$29
Robbery	$6,004	$26
Assault	$28,025	$121
Kidnapping	$3,278	$14
Vehicle Theft	$10,716	$46
Burglary	$15,605	$67
Theft	$24,942	$108
Arson	$866	$4
Vandalism	$15,765	$68
Animal Cruelty	$144	$1
Drug Crimes	$8,679	$37
Identity Theft	$685	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$210,411	$907

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Henderson, 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 North Henderson totals $630,677 ($2,718 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $841,088 ($3,625 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 North Henderson 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 North Henderson’s 232 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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North Henderson 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 North Henderson residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.206
Robbery	0.8227
Rape	0.4818
Murder	0.2040
Total Violent Crime	5.715 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.76
Vehicle Theft	2.983
Burglary	7.416
Arson	0.1546
Total Property Crime	31.31 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2330
Drug Crimes	5.058
Vandalism	9.512
Identity Theft	0.3817
Animal Cruelty	0.0841
Total "Other" Rate	15.27 (D-)

Individual North Henderson Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Henderson, NC	D-	D-	D-
South Henderson, NC	D	D+	D
Middleburg, NC	C-	D	C
Rocky Ford, NC	D	D+	D+
Norlina, NC	F	D-	F
Manson, NC	D-	F	D+
Dexter, NC	D+	D	D+
Kittrell, NC	C-	C	C-
Huntsboro, NC	C	C	C-
Townsville, NC	D+	D+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Henderson 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
Carlos, TX	C+	B-	B-
Chromo, CO	F	D	D
Choate, TX	C-	D+	D+
Chisford, VA	B+	A-	A-
Willard, WV	C	B+	B+
Chestnut Bluff, TN	C-	C-	C-
Chesterville, MS	A	A+	A+
Chatham, KY	A-	A+	A+
Chatham Hill, VA	F	C-	C-
Central Park, WA	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, North Henderson 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 North Henderson, NC average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See North Henderson schools on SchoolGrade

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