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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$3.32 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pilot Mountain, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,015 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Pilot Mountain ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Pilot Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pilot Mountain is 30.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pilot Mountain Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pilot Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Pilot Mountain, NC see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pilot Mountain, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Pilot Mountain for 2025 is $3,317,961. This translates to approximately $425 per resident and $1,015 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Pilot Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pilot Mountain Compared to Other Cities?

Pilot Mountain, NC:	$425
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pilot Mountain is $425 per year, which is $40 less than the national average and $113 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pilot Mountain:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,217 more than in Pilot Mountain.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $174 less than in Pilot Mountain

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pilot Mountain	Cost per Pilot Mountain Resident
Murder	$960,005	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$230,275	$29
Robbery	$109,608	$14
Assault	$488,413	$62
Kidnapping	$57,344	$7
Vehicle Theft	$45,773	$6
Burglary	$221,168	$28
Theft	$433,448	$55
Arson	$31,010	$4
Vandalism	$358,088	$46
Animal Cruelty	$2,719	$0
Drug Crimes	$337,403	$43
Identity Theft	$42,707	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$3,317,961	$425

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pilot Mountain, 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 Pilot Mountain totals $7,639,144 ($977 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,957,105 ($1,402 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 Pilot Mountain 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 southeast 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 Pilot Mountain has 3, have the same problem. Of Pilot Mountain’s 7,816 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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Pilot Mountain 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 Pilot Mountain residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.176
Robbery	0.4458
Rape	0.4859
Murder	0.0654
Total Violent Crime	3.173 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.71
Vehicle Theft	0.3782
Burglary	3.120
Arson	0.1643
Total Property Crime	14.37 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1210
Drug Crimes	5.836
Vandalism	6.413
Identity Theft	0.7059
Animal Cruelty	0.0470
Total "Other" Rate	13.12 (D)

Individual Pilot Mountain Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ash Hill, NC	B-	A-	B-
Pinnacle, NC	C	C	C+
Ararat, NC	C+	B-	C+
Westfield, NC	C-	C	C
Siloam, NC	C	C-	B
Mount Airy, NC	D	C-	D
Francisco, NC	C-	B-	C+
Carters Mills, VA	C	B	C+
Toast, NC	F	D	F
Dobson, NC	D+	C-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pilot Mountain 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
Fort Meade, FL	A-	B+	B+
Thompsonville, CT	D+	B+	B+
Thomaston, CT	B+	A+	A+
Thermalito, CA	D+	D-	D-
Thermal, CA	D-	F	F
Thatcher, AZ	B-	C	C
Tequesta, FL	C-	A-	A-
Tenino, WA	C-	C+	C+
Tellico Village, TN	C	C+	C+
Tea, SD	B+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Pilot Mountain is safer than 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 Pilot Mountain, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Pilot Mountain schools on SchoolGrade

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