The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pine Knoll Shores, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$490,013

Cost of Crime™ for Pine Knoll Shores, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $674 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pine Knoll Shores 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 Pine Knoll Shores, NC Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Pine Knoll Shores ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Pine Knoll Shores's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pine Knoll Shores is 23.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pine Knoll Shores Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pine Knoll Shores varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Pine Knoll Shores, NC see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Pine Knoll Shores for 2025 is $490,013. This translates to approximately $332 per resident and $674 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Pine Knoll Shores. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pine Knoll Shores Compared to Other Cities?

Pine Knoll Shores, NC:	$332
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pine Knoll Shores is $332 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $206 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pine Knoll Shores:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,309 more than in Pine Knoll Shores.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $82 less than in Pine Knoll Shores

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pine Knoll Shores	Cost per Pine Knoll Shores Resident
Murder	$80,535	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$58,050	$39
Robbery	$19,668	$13
Assault	$82,567	$56
Kidnapping	$6,402	$4
Vehicle Theft	$47,529	$32
Burglary	$22,407	$15
Theft	$24,599	$17
Arson	$8,638	$6
Vandalism	$66,262	$45
Animal Cruelty	$762	$1
Drug Crimes	$68,951	$47
Identity Theft	$3,643	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$490,013	$332

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pine Knoll Shores, 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 Pine Knoll Shores totals $844,146 ($572 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,334,160 ($905 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 Pine Knoll Shores 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Pine Knoll Shores’s 1,475 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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Pine Knoll Shores 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 Pine Knoll Shores residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.949
Robbery	0.4239
Rape	0.6491
Murder	0.0291
Total Violent Crime	3.051 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.220
Vehicle Theft	2.081
Burglary	1.675
Arson	0.2425
Total Property Crime	7.218 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0716
Drug Crimes	6.320
Vandalism	6.288
Identity Theft	0.3191
Animal Cruelty	0.0698
Total "Other" Rate	13.07 (D)

Individual Pine Knoll Shores Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mansfield, NC	F	F	F
Morehead City, NC	C-	C	C
Atlantic Beach, NC	D-	F	D-
Indian Beach, NC	C-	C-	B
Salter Path, NC	C-	C-	B
Newport, NC	B-	B-	B
Mill Creek, NC	C	B+	C-
Broad Creek, NC	B+	A-	A
Beaufort, NC	D	D+	D
Bogue, NC	C	A+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pine Knoll Shores 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
Alma, KS	C-	C	C
Ralph, AL	B	B+	B+
Queens Village, NY	D	D-	D-
Paauilo, HI	C-	C+	C+
Orrock, MN	A-	C+	C+
Muir, MI	A-	D+	D+
Mount Hope, AL	B-	B-	B-
Monaville, TX	F	C-	C-
Mexican Springs, NM	F	F	F
McPherson, GA	C	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Pine Knoll Shores 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 Pine Knoll Shores, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Pine Knoll Shores schools on SchoolGrade

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