The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Prospect Hill, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$349,620

Cost of Crime™ for Prospect Hill, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $687 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill, NC Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Prospect Hill ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Prospect Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Prospect Hill is 17.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Prospect Hill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Prospect Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Prospect Hill, NC see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Prospect Hill, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Prospect Hill for 2025 is $349,620. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $687 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Prospect Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Prospect Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Prospect Hill, NC:	$298
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Prospect Hill is $298 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $240 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Prospect Hill:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,344 more than in Prospect Hill.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $47 less than in Prospect Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Prospect Hill	Cost per Prospect Hill Resident
Murder	$135,726	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,280	$32
Robbery	$11,815	$10
Assault	$16,802	$14
Kidnapping	$10,345	$9
Vehicle Theft	$14,443	$12
Burglary	$26,042	$22
Theft	$29,330	$25
Arson	$4,927	$4
Vandalism	$32,178	$27
Animal Cruelty	$508	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,711	$24
Identity Theft	$1,511	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$349,620	$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Prospect Hill, 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 Prospect Hill totals $1,087,104 ($926 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,436,724 ($1,224 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 Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill’s 1,174 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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Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4983
Robbery	0.3199
Rape	0.5237
Murder	0.0615
Total Violent Crime	1.404 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.824
Vehicle Theft	0.7945
Burglary	2.446
Arson	0.1738
Total Property Crime	8.238 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1453
Drug Crimes	3.306
Vandalism	3.837
Identity Theft	0.1663
Animal Cruelty	0.0586
Total "Other" Rate	7.513 (C+)

Individual Prospect Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Corbett, NC	C+	A	C+
Topnot, NC	D+	D+	C-
Gordonton, NC	D+	B	D
McDade, NC	D+	D-	C-
Cedar Grove, NC	C-	D+	C-
Leasburg, NC	C-	C-	C-
Carr, NC	C	C	C-
Hurdle Mills, NC	C+	B-	C
Jericho, NC	C+	C	B+
Hightowers, NC	F	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Prospect Hill 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
Bel Alton, MD	C+	B-	B-
Branchport, NY	D+	C-	C-
Bolton, NC	D-	D-	D-
Alabama, NY	B-	C	C
Bronte, TX	D+	C-	C-
Bertrand, MO	D+	C+	C+
Baileys Prairie, TX	B	C-	C-
Badger, IA	B+	B	B
Aurora, UT	C+	B+	B+
Atlantic, PA	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Prospect Hill 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 Prospect Hill, NC average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Prospect Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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