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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$294,335

Cost of Crime™ for Terra Ceia, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $2,071 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Terra Ceia ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Terra Ceia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Terra Ceia is 53.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Terra Ceia Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Terra Ceia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Terra Ceia, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Terra Ceia for 2025 is $294,335. This translates to approximately $771 per resident and $2,071 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Terra Ceia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Terra Ceia Compared to Other Cities?

Terra Ceia, NC:	$771
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Terra Ceia is $771 per year, which is $306 more than the national average and $233 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Terra Ceia:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $871 more than in Terra Ceia.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $520 less than in Terra Ceia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Terra Ceia	Cost per Terra Ceia Resident
Murder	$117,498	$308
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,805	$36
Robbery	$10,799	$28
Assault	$23,360	$61
Kidnapping	$3,897	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,479	$14
Burglary	$23,282	$61
Theft	$55,516	$145
Arson	$2,226	$6
Vandalism	$22,465	$59
Animal Cruelty	$149	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,399	$38
Identity Theft	$1,462	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$294,335	$771

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Terra Ceia, 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 Terra Ceia totals $854,962 ($2,238 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,149,297 ($3,009 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 Terra Ceia 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 Terra Ceia’s 382 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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Terra Ceia 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 Terra Ceia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.129
Robbery	0.8987
Rape	0.5960
Murder	0.1637
Total Violent Crime	3.788 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	28.06
Vehicle Theft	0.9262
Burglary	6.720
Arson	0.2413
Total Property Crime	35.95 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1682
Drug Crimes	5.096
Vandalism	8.232
Identity Theft	0.4943
Animal Cruelty	0.0526
Total "Other" Rate	14.04 (D)

Individual Terra Ceia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wenona, NC	D	D+	D-
Pinetown, NC	B	B+	B
Five Points, NC	B+	A-	A
Pantego, NC	D	D+	D
Everetts Crossroads, NC	A+	B	A+
Yeatesville, NC	C-	B+	D+
Pike Road, NC	F	D-	F
Pungo, NC	D	C-	D
Jamesville, NC	C-	C	C-
Belhaven, NC	D-	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Terra Ceia 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
Three Brothers, AR	D+	D-	D-
Dola, WV	B+	A-	A-
Dotyville, WI	A+	A+	A+
Douglas, NE	C+	B+	B+
Douglas, TN	B	A-	A-
Du Pont, GA	C-	D+	D+
Dulles, VA	A+	A+	A+
Dupree, AL	B+	C-	C-
Tennyson, WI	B	A	A
Tenth Legion, VA	B+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Terra Ceia is less safe than 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 Terra Ceia, NC average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Terra Ceia schools on SchoolGrade

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