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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$225,407

Cost of Crime™ for Shoofly, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $781 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Shoofly ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Shoofly's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Shoofly is 23.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Shoofly, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Shoofly for 2025 is $225,407. This translates to approximately $332 per resident and $781 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Shoofly. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Shoofly, NC:	$332
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Shoofly is $332 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $205 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Shoofly:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,309 more than in Shoofly.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $82 less than in Shoofly

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Shoofly	Cost per Shoofly Resident
Murder	$76,747	$113
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,670	$29
Robbery	$7,238	$11
Assault	$11,213	$17
Kidnapping	$4,441	$7
Vehicle Theft	$14,964	$22
Burglary	$13,499	$20
Theft	$31,962	$47
Arson	$2,862	$4
Vandalism	$26,099	$38
Animal Cruelty	$206	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,348	$24
Identity Theft	$157	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$225,407	$332

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Shoofly, 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 Shoofly totals $608,722 ($898 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $834,129 ($1,230 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 Shoofly 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 Shoofly’s 678 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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Shoofly 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 Shoofly residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5759
Robbery	0.3394
Rape	0.4785
Murder	0.0602
Total Violent Crime	1.454 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.102
Vehicle Theft	1.425
Burglary	2.195
Arson	0.1748
Total Property Crime	12.90 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1080
Drug Crimes	3.260
Vandalism	5.388
Identity Theft	0.0299
Animal Cruelty	0.0410
Total "Other" Rate	8.827 (C)

Individual Shoofly Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Stem, NC	B-	A	C
Culbreth, NC	B-	D	B+
Tar River, NC	B-	B-	C+
Berea, NC	D+	D-	D+
Butner, NC	D	D+	D+
Moriah, NC	C	D+	C
Oxford, NC	D	D-	D+
Kinton Fork, NC	D	D-	D
Creedmoor, NC	C	C-	C
Wilton, NC	B+	B-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Shoofly 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
Allenspark, CO	F	F	F
Alma, MO	C-	D	D
Altura, MN	B	B+	B+
Artie, WV	D+	C+	C+
Asharoken, NY	D	B-	B-
Aultman, PA	A+	A+	A+
Pollard, AR	C-	D-	D-
Philadelphia, MO	A-	C+	C+
Phillipsburg, KY	A-	A-	A-
Pickwick, MN	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Shoofly 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 Shoofly, NC average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Shoofly schools on SchoolGrade

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