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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$37,628

Cost of Crime™ for Startown, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,617 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Startown ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Startown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Startown is 30.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Startown Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Startown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Startown, NC see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Startown, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Startown for 2025 is $37,628. This translates to approximately $562 per resident and $1,617 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Startown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Startown, NC:	$562
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Startown is $562 per year, which is $97 more than the national average and $24 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Startown:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,080 more than in Startown.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $311 less than in Startown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Startown	Cost per Startown Resident
Murder	$19,367	$289
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,759	$26
Robbery	$1,181	$18
Assault	$2,934	$44
Kidnapping	$415	$6
Vehicle Theft	$632	$9
Burglary	$1,143	$17
Theft	$4,996	$75
Arson	$200	$3
Vandalism	$2,319	$35
Animal Cruelty	$26	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,596	$39
Identity Theft	$59	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$37,628	$562

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Startown, 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 Startown totals $137,829 ($2,057 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $175,457 ($2,619 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 Startown 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 Startown’s 67 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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Startown 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 Startown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.525
Robbery	0.5603
Rape	0.4331
Murder	0.1538
Total Violent Crime	2.672 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.40
Vehicle Theft	0.6092
Burglary	1.882
Arson	0.1234
Total Property Crime	17.01 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1023
Drug Crimes	5.238
Vandalism	4.845
Identity Theft	0.1135
Animal Cruelty	0.0522
Total "Other" Rate	10.35 (C-)

Individual Startown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Newton, NC	D+	C-	C
Duan, NC	D	D+	D+
Plateau, NC	C+	C+	B+
Brookford, NC	C-	C-	C-
Maiden, NC	C-	D+	C
Reepsville, NC	B-	B	B-
Conover, NC	D+	D+	D+
Hickory, NC	D	D+	D
Long View, NC	F	D	D-
Vale, NC	D+	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Startown 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
Marshall Ford, TX	F	D	D
Mahned, MS	A	A+	A+
Maitland, PA	A	B	B
Maljamar, NM	F	D	D
Maloy, IA	A-	D-	D-
Manning, AR	F	F	F
Mapes, ND	D+	B+	B+
Maple Creek, CA	F	F	F
Mapleton, TX	D-	D-	D-
Maready, NC	B-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Startown 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 Startown, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Startown schools on SchoolGrade

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