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

Crime per Capita in Rockyhock

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rockyhock.

 

Rockyhock, NC Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B-
Other Crime Grade
C

$61,457

Cost of Crime™ for Rockyhock, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,029 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Rockyhock ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Rockyhock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rockyhock is 22.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rockyhock, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rockyhock for 2025 is $61,457. This translates to approximately $391 per resident and $1,029 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Rockyhock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rockyhock Compared to Other Cities?

Rockyhock, NC: $391
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rockyhock is $391 per year, which is $73 less than the national average and $146 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rockyhock:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,250 more than in Rockyhock.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $141 less than in Rockyhock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rockyhock for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rockyhock
Cost per Rockyhock Resident
Murder
$20,429
$130
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,199
$33
Robbery
$2,860
$18
Assault
$8,701
$55
Kidnapping
$1,514
$10
Vehicle Theft
$2,012
$13
Burglary
$5,114
$33
Theft
$5,146
$33
Arson
$724
$5
Vandalism
$3,992
$25
Animal Cruelty
$60
$0
Drug Crimes
$5,482
$35
Identity Theft
$223
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$61,457
$391

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rockyhock, 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 Rockyhock totals $163,899 ($1,044 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $225,356 ($1,435 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 Rockyhock 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 Rockyhock’s 157 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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Rockyhock 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 Rockyhock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.930
Robbery
0.5791
Rape
0.5461
Murder
0.0692
Total Violent Crime
3.124 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.329
Vehicle Theft
0.8277
Burglary
3.591
Arson
0.1910
Total Property Crime
10.94 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1590
Drug Crimes
4.721
Vandalism
3.559
Identity Theft
0.1838
Animal Cruelty
0.0516
Total "Other" Rate
8.674 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D-
C
D-
D-
D-
D+
D
C
F
D-
D-
D-
D-
D
C
D
B-
D+
D
C-
F
D-
D
D-
D-
D-
F
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rockyhock 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
B-
C
C
C
C+
C+
C-
D
D
C-
D-
D-
A-
A+
A+
D
D+
D+
C+
A
A
F
D-
D-
C
D
D
F
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Rockyhock 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 Rockyhock, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rockyhock schools on SchoolGrade

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