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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$137,213

Cost of Crime™ for Severn, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,861 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Severn ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to Severn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Severn is 39.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Severn Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Severn varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Severn, NC see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Severn, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Severn for 2025 is $137,213. This translates to approximately $789 per resident and $1,861 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Severn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Severn, NC:	$789
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Severn is $789 per year, which is $324 more than the national average and $251 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Severn:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $853 more than in Severn.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $538 less than in Severn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Severn	Cost per Severn Resident
Murder	$69,798	$401
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,210	$30
Robbery	$4,947	$28
Assault	$11,214	$64
Kidnapping	$2,221	$13
Vehicle Theft	$4,777	$27
Burglary	$8,877	$51
Theft	$14,505	$83
Arson	$730	$4
Vandalism	$8,615	$50
Animal Cruelty	$78	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,521	$32
Identity Theft	$721	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$137,213	$789

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Severn, 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 Severn totals $491,905 ($2,827 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $629,118 ($3,616 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 Severn 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 Severn’s 174 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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Severn 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 Severn residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.244
Robbery	0.9038
Rape	0.4938
Murder	0.2135
Total Violent Crime	3.855 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.10
Vehicle Theft	1.773
Burglary	5.625
Arson	0.1737
Total Property Crime	23.67 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2105
Drug Crimes	4.290
Vandalism	6.931
Identity Theft	0.5354
Animal Cruelty	0.0609
Total "Other" Rate	12.03 (D+)

Individual Severn Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pendleton, NC	D	D+	D
Boykins, VA	C+	B	C+
Branchville, VA	C+	B	B-
Conway, NC	D-	D	D+
Murfreesboro, NC	F	F	F
Creeksville, NC	D-	D+	D-
Newsoms, VA	C	A+	C+
Como, NC	F	F	D-
Margarettsville, NC	D	D-	D
Boykins and Branchville, VA	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Severn 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
Esbon, KS	F	D-	D-
Five Points, WI	B	A-	A-
Finly, IN	C+	A	A
Ferris, IL	A+	B+	B+
Farmington, KS	C+	B-	B-
Fame, OK	C+	C-	C-
Fairhaven, OH	C-	C	C
Young, TX	C	D-	D-
Ewing, OH	C+	C+	C+
Eulonia, SC	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Severn is as safe as the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Severn, NC average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Severn schools on SchoolGrade

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