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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$80,115

Cost of Crime™ for Pike Crossroads, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Pike Crossroads is 17.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pike Crossroads, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Pike Crossroads for 2025 is $80,115. This translates to approximately $302 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Pike Crossroads. 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): 31.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pike Crossroads Compared to Other Cities?

Pike Crossroads, NC:	$302
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pike Crossroads is $302 per year, which is $162 less than the national average and $235 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pike Crossroads:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,339 more than in Pike Crossroads.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $52 less than in Pike Crossroads

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pike Crossroads	Cost per Pike Crossroads Resident
Murder	$27,005	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,489	$28
Robbery	$2,688	$10
Assault	$8,787	$33
Kidnapping	$3,469	$13
Vehicle Theft	$2,310	$9
Burglary	$4,795	$18
Theft	$5,418	$20
Arson	$1,036	$4
Vandalism	$5,873	$22
Animal Cruelty	$60	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,131	$31
Identity Theft	$3,053	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$80,115	$302

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pike Crossroads, 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 Pike Crossroads totals $218,243 ($824 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $298,357 ($1,126 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 Pike Crossroads 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 Pike Crossroads’s 265 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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Pike Crossroads 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 Pike Crossroads residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.155
Robbery	0.3225
Rape	0.4661
Murder	0.0542
Total Violent Crime	1.997 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.948
Vehicle Theft	0.5630
Burglary	1.995
Arson	0.1618
Total Property Crime	6.668 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2159
Drug Crimes	4.148
Vandalism	3.102
Identity Theft	1.488
Animal Cruelty	0.0306
Total "Other" Rate	8.985 (C)

Individual Pike Crossroads Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pikeville, NC	B	B+	A-
Fremont, NC	D	D+	D
Princeton, NC	C+	C+	B
Belfast, NC	A-	C	A+
Goldsboro, NC	D-	D-	D-
Eureka, NC	D-	D-	D
Micro, NC	C	D	B
Stevens Mill, NC	B-	B	B
Pine Level, NC	B-	C+	B
Shines Crossroads, NC	D	C+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pike Crossroads 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
Gap in Knob, KY	C	C-	C-
Graham, MS	A+	A+	A+
Gore, WV	B-	B	B
Glover Hill, TN	D	D-	D-
Glenmore, KY	B	B+	B+
Glen Haven, CO	D-	D-	D-
Gilman, WV	C-	C-	C-
Gibson Island, MD	B-	C+	C+
Gatesville, MS	A	A	A
Gardiner, OR	F	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Pike Crossroads 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 Pike Crossroads, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 57% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pike Crossroads schools on SchoolGrade

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