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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$4.49 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rural Hall, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,180 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rural Hall ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Rural Hall's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rural Hall is 29.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rural Hall Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rural Hall varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rural Hall, NC see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rural Hall, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rural Hall for 2025 is $4,492,274. This translates to approximately $492 per resident and $1,180 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Rural Hall. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rural Hall Compared to Other Cities?

Rural Hall, NC:	$492
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rural Hall is $492 per year, which is $28 more than the national average and $45 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rural Hall:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,149 more than in Rural Hall.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $242 less than in Rural Hall

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rural Hall	Cost per Rural Hall Resident
Murder	$1.56 million	$171
Rape/Sexual Assault	$300,366	$33
Robbery	$146,663	$16
Assault	$688,030	$75
Kidnapping	$56,297	$6
Vehicle Theft	$234,351	$26
Burglary	$282,925	$31
Theft	$455,972	$50
Arson	$28,233	$3
Vandalism	$484,259	$53
Animal Cruelty	$3,080	$0
Drug Crimes	$223,879	$25
Identity Theft	$27,213	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$4,492,274	$492

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rural Hall, 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 Rural Hall totals $12,018,759 ($1,317 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,511,033 ($1,809 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 Rural Hall 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 central 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 Rural Hall has 1, have the same problem. Of Rural Hall’s 9,126 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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Rural Hall 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 Rural Hall residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.625
Robbery	0.5109
Rape	0.5428
Murder	0.0910
Total Violent Crime	3.770 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.647
Vehicle Theft	1.658
Burglary	3.418
Arson	0.1281
Total Property Crime	14.85 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1017
Drug Crimes	3.316
Vandalism	7.428
Identity Theft	0.3853
Animal Cruelty	0.0456
Total "Other" Rate	11.28 (D+)

Individual Rural Hall Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bethania, NC	C	C	C
Tobaccoville, NC	B-	B	B-
Germanton, NC	D	D+	D+
Dennis, NC	D+	C	D+
King, NC	C-	C	C+
Pfafftown, NC	B-	B+	B-
Walkertown, NC	C-	C-	C-
Walnut Cove, NC	C-	D+	C
Union Hill, NC	C-	D+	C
Belews Creek, NC	B	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rural Hall 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
Salem, MO	D+	D-	D-
Lynwood, IL	C+	C+	C+
Macedon, NY	A+	A	A
Madisonville, TX	D	D+	D+
Riverside, IL	C+	B-	B-
Rolesville, NC	A-	A	A
Roxborough Park, CO	C	C-	C-
Rustburg, VA	C	C+	C+
Rye Brook, NY	B+	B-	B-
Saks, AL	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Rural Hall is safer than the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rural Hall, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rural Hall schools on SchoolGrade

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