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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$26,742

Cost of Crime™ for Sandy Cross, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $638 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sandy Cross ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Sandy Cross's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sandy Cross is 22.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sandy Cross, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Sandy Cross for 2025 is $26,742. This translates to approximately $334 per resident and $638 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Sandy Cross. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sandy Cross Compared to Other Cities?

Sandy Cross, NC:	$334
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sandy Cross is $334 per year, which is $130 less than the national average and $203 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sandy Cross:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,307 more than in Sandy Cross.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $84 less than in Sandy Cross

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sandy Cross	Cost per Sandy Cross Resident
Murder	$8,561	$107
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,495	$31
Robbery	$841	$11
Assault	$2,285	$29
Kidnapping	$630	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,247	$16
Burglary	$2,592	$32
Theft	$3,328	$42
Arson	$499	$6
Vandalism	$2,347	$29
Animal Cruelty	$25	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,680	$21
Identity Theft	$212	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$26,742	$334

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross totals $69,633 ($870 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $96,375 ($1,205 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 Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross’s 80 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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Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9945
Robbery	0.3342
Rape	0.5143
Murder	0.0569
Total Violent Crime	1.900 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.032
Vehicle Theft	1.007
Burglary	3.572
Arson	0.2584
Total Property Crime	12.87 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1299
Drug Crimes	2.838
Vandalism	4.107
Identity Theft	0.3419
Animal Cruelty	0.0431
Total "Other" Rate	7.460 (C+)

Individual Sandy Cross Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hickory Crossroads, NC	D+	C-	D+
Sunbury, NC	B-	B+	C+
Nicanor, NC	D+	C-	D+
Hobbsville, NC	C-	B-	C-
Belvidere, NC	D+	D+	C-
Joppa, NC	D+	C-	D+
Lynchs Corner, NC	D+	B-	D
Gatesville, NC	D-	F	F
Parkville, NC	C-	C-	C-
Morgans Corners, NC	D+	C	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sandy Cross 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
Streeter, TX	F	F	F
Hill, OK	B-	B	B
Himyar, KY	C	C+	C+
Hoag Corners, NY	A	A	A
Hollis, AR	C	D-	D-
Holly Beach, LA	F	F	F
Hondah, AZ	C	D	D
Story, IN	A-	A+	A+
Straight Mountain, AL	C	C-	C-
Stranger, TX	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sandy Cross schools on SchoolGrade

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