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

Crime per Capita in Rodanthe

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

 

Rodanthe, NC Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$532,906

Cost of Crime™ for Rodanthe, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,771 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Rodanthe ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Rodanthe's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rodanthe is 158.3 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rodanthe Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rodanthe varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 6 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rodanthe, NC see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rodanthe, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rodanthe for 2025 is $532,906. This translates to approximately $2,258 per resident and $3,771 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.7% of the median household income in Rodanthe. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Rodanthe, NC: $2258
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rodanthe is $2,258 per year, which is $1,794 more than the national average and $1,720 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rodanthe:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $617 less than in Rodanthe.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $2,007 less than in Rodanthe

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rodanthe for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rodanthe
Cost per Rodanthe Resident
Murder
$77,251
$327
Rape/Sexual Assault
$7,689
$33
Robbery
$28,895
$122
Assault
$220,145
$933
Kidnapping
$1,982
$8
Vehicle Theft
$4,851
$21
Burglary
$33,022
$140
Theft
$52,125
$221
Arson
$1,452
$6
Vandalism
$65,809
$279
Animal Cruelty
$169
$1
Drug Crimes
$26,218
$111
Identity Theft
$13,299
$56
Total Cost of Crime
$532,906
$2,258

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rodanthe, 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 Rodanthe totals $621,289 ($2,633 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,154,195 ($4,891 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 Rodanthe 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 Rodanthe has 1, have the same problem. Of Rodanthe’s 236 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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Rodanthe 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 Rodanthe residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
32.48
Robbery
3.892
Rape
0.5374
Murder
0.1742
Total Violent Crime
37.08 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
42.65
Vehicle Theft
1.327
Burglary
15.43
Arson
0.2548
Total Property Crime
59.66 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1385
Drug Crimes
15.02
Vandalism
39.03
Identity Theft
7.281
Animal Cruelty
0.0967
Total "Other" Rate
61.57 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rodanthe 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
D+
D
D
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
F
D+
D+
F
F
F
A-
B
B
D+
C-
C-
C+
A
A
A
A-
A-
B+
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Rodanthe is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rodanthe, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rodanthe schools on SchoolGrade

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