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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$174,160

Cost of Crime™ for Santeetlah, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,148 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Santeetlah is 31.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Santeetlah Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Santeetlah varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Santeetlah, NC see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Santeetlah, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Santeetlah for 2025 is $174,160. This translates to approximately $426 per resident and $1,148 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Santeetlah. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Santeetlah, NC:	$426
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Santeetlah is $426 per year, which is $38 less than the national average and $112 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Santeetlah:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,216 more than in Santeetlah.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $175 less than in Santeetlah

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Santeetlah	Cost per Santeetlah Resident
Murder	$32,753	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,753	$31
Robbery	$5,857	$14
Assault	$39,612	$97
Kidnapping	$4,461	$11
Vehicle Theft	$2,672	$7
Burglary	$17,513	$43
Theft	$22,654	$55
Arson	$1,993	$5
Vandalism	$14,666	$36
Animal Cruelty	$140	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,900	$44
Identity Theft	$1,187	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$174,160	$426

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Santeetlah, 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 Santeetlah totals $291,336 ($712 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $465,496 ($1,138 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 Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah’s 409 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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Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.372
Robbery	0.4553
Rape	0.5143
Murder	0.0426
Total Violent Crime	4.385 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.69
Vehicle Theft	0.4219
Burglary	4.721
Arson	0.2017
Total Property Crime	16.04 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1799
Drug Crimes	5.917
Vandalism	5.020
Identity Theft	0.3750
Animal Cruelty	0.0462
Total "Other" Rate	11.54 (D+)

Individual Santeetlah Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Milltown, NC	D+	D+	D+
Lake Santeetlah, NC	D-	F	D+
Yellow Creek, NC	C+	D	A-
Robbinsville, NC	D-	D+	D
Sweetgum, NC	A-	B+	A-
Tapoco, NC	C+	D	A-
Coalville, NC	F	B	F
Fontana Dam, NC	C+	D	A-
Tuskeegee, NC	F	B-	F
Almond, NC	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Santeetlah 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
Tappen, ND	D	B	B
Cross Creek, PA	A-	B+	B+
Dederick, MO	B+	D+	D+
Fairdale, PA	A+	A+	A+
Fargo, OR	C+	B	B
Fivemile, WV	C+	B-	B-
Sunrise, MS	A+	A+	A+
Tacna, AZ	B-	D+	D+
Tacoma, VA	D+	C+	C+
Tappan, WV	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Santeetlah 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 Santeetlah, NC average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Santeetlah schools on SchoolGrade

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