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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$659,011

Cost of Crime™ for Rosman, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $807 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Rosman is 25.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rosman Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rosman varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rosman, NC see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rosman, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rosman for 2025 is $659,011. This translates to approximately $338 per resident and $807 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Rosman. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Rosman, NC:	$338
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rosman is $338 per year, which is $126 less than the national average and $199 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rosman:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,303 more than in Rosman.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $88 less than in Rosman

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rosman	Cost per Rosman Resident
Murder	$148,551	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$69,533	$36
Robbery	$37,553	$19
Assault	$79,524	$41
Kidnapping	$13,614	$7
Vehicle Theft	$19,413	$10
Burglary	$44,819	$23
Theft	$83,091	$43
Arson	$10,752	$6
Vandalism	$63,030	$32
Animal Cruelty	$911	$0
Drug Crimes	$82,675	$42
Identity Theft	$5,543	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$659,011	$338

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rosman, 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 Rosman totals $1,358,922 ($698 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,017,933 ($1,036 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 Rosman 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 have the same problem. Of Rosman’s 1,947 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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Rosman 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 Rosman residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.422
Robbery	0.6132
Rape	0.5890
Murder	0.0406
Total Violent Crime	2.665 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.240
Vehicle Theft	0.6439
Burglary	2.538
Arson	0.2287
Total Property Crime	11.65 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1153
Drug Crimes	5.741
Vandalism	4.531
Identity Theft	0.3678
Animal Cruelty	0.0632
Total "Other" Rate	10.82 (D+)

Individual Rosman Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Quebec, NC	C-	C	C-
Reid, NC	C-	C+	D
Lake Toxaway, NC	D	D+	D
Selica, NC	A	A	A+
Brevard, NC	C-	C	C
Rocky Bottom, SC	C-	D+	C
Balsam Grove, NC	F	F	D-
North Brevard, NC	C-	C+	C
Cedar Mountain, NC	D	D	D
Wolf Mountain, NC	D+	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rosman 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
Avoca, NY	A+	B-	B-
Tangent, OR	C	B+	B+
Sunray, TX	D-	D	D
Sturgeon Lake, MN	C	C+	C+
Staffordsville, KY	B-	A-	A-
Orchard Grass Hills, KY	A-	A+	A+
Newborn, GA	A	B+	B+
New Sharon, IA	B+	B+	B+
Morgan, GA	C+	B	B
Tomkins Cove, NY	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Rosman 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 Rosman, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rosman schools on SchoolGrade

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