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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rutherfordton, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,076 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rutherfordton ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Rutherfordton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rutherfordton is 31.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rutherfordton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rutherfordton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rutherfordton, NC see the most incidents - about 103 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rutherfordton, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rutherfordton for 2025 is $6,767,062. This translates to approximately $440 per resident and $1,076 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Rutherfordton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Rutherfordton, NC:	$440
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rutherfordton is $440 per year, which is $24 less than the national average and $98 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rutherfordton:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,201 more than in Rutherfordton.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $190 less than in Rutherfordton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rutherfordton	Cost per Rutherfordton Resident
Murder	$1.99 million	$129
Rape/Sexual Assault	$467,018	$30
Robbery	$187,401	$12
Assault	$963,842	$63
Kidnapping	$104,229	$7
Vehicle Theft	$102,251	$7
Burglary	$530,776	$35
Theft	$856,794	$56
Arson	$71,565	$5
Vandalism	$658,039	$43
Animal Cruelty	$6,398	$0
Drug Crimes	$706,616	$46
Identity Theft	$122,078	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$6,767,062	$440

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton totals $15,748,640 ($1,024 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,515,702 ($1,465 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 Rutherfordton 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 east 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 Rutherfordton has 5, have the same problem. Of Rutherfordton’s 15,374 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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Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.183
Robbery	0.3875
Rape	0.5010
Murder	0.0689
Total Violent Crime	3.140 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.76
Vehicle Theft	0.4295
Burglary	3.806
Arson	0.1928
Total Property Crime	15.19 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1118
Drug Crimes	6.214
Vandalism	5.991
Identity Theft	1.026
Animal Cruelty	0.0563
Total "Other" Rate	13.40 (D)

Individual Rutherfordton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ruth, NC	D	C-	C-
Spindale, NC	D	C-	D+
Green Hill, NC	C	C+	C
Pea Ridge, NC	C+	B	C+
Forest City, NC	D	D+	D+
Westminster, NC	C+	D+	B+
Union Mills, NC	D+	C-	C
Harris, NC	B	C+	A-
Shingle Hollow, NC	D	D+	C-
Bostic, NC	C	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rutherfordton is similar 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
Aguas Buenas, PR	D-	D-	D-
Ballston Lake, NY	A+	A+	A+
Azalea Park, FL	B	C+	C+
Ashwaubenon, WI	D	B-	B-
Artesia, CA	F	D	D
Wyckoff, NJ	A	A+	A+
Anthony, NM	D+	D+	D+
Angola, IN	B	B+	B+
Alexander City, AL	D+	C	C
Andover, KS	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Rutherfordton schools on SchoolGrade

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