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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$531,653

Cost of Crime™ for Turkey, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,038 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Turkey ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Turkey's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Turkey is 22.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Turkey Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Turkey varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Turkey, NC see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Turkey, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Turkey for 2025 is $531,653. This translates to approximately $406 per resident and $1,038 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Turkey. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Turkey, NC:	$406
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Turkey is $406 per year, which is $58 less than the national average and $132 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Turkey:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,235 more than in Turkey.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $156 less than in Turkey

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Turkey	Cost per Turkey Resident
Murder	$194,773	$149
Rape/Sexual Assault	$42,928	$33
Robbery	$15,736	$12
Assault	$76,309	$58
Kidnapping	$6,011	$5
Vehicle Theft	$16,834	$13
Burglary	$46,578	$36
Theft	$18,660	$14
Arson	$5,172	$4
Vandalism	$56,550	$43
Animal Cruelty	$571	$0
Drug Crimes	$48,002	$37
Identity Theft	$3,528	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$531,653	$406

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Turkey, 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 Turkey totals $1,521,784 ($1,163 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,053,437 ($1,569 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 Turkey 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 central part of the city has more 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 Turkey’s 1,309 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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Turkey 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 Turkey residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.030
Robbery	0.3822
Rape	0.5409
Murder	0.0792
Total Violent Crime	3.032 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.752
Vehicle Theft	0.8305
Burglary	3.923
Arson	0.1636
Total Property Crime	7.670 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0757
Drug Crimes	4.958
Vandalism	6.047
Identity Theft	0.3482
Animal Cruelty	0.0589
Total "Other" Rate	11.49 (D+)

Individual Turkey Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Moltonville, NC	D+	C+	C
Bowdens, NC	D	D	D
Poplar Grove, NC	D-	C-	D
Warsaw, NC	F	F	F
Taylors Bridge, NC	C	B-	B+
Waycross, NC	D+	B-	C-
Carroll, NC	F	D-	F
Butlers Crossroads, NC	B-	D	B
Clinton, NC	D-	D	D
Piney Ridge, NC	B-	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Turkey 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
Villa Nova, OH	B	C	C
Cowiche, WA	B+	B+	B+
Creighton, NE	B-	B	B
Cunningham, VA	B	A+	A+
Dalmatia, PA	A-	A	A
Deltaville, VA	D	D+	D+
Donaldson, AR	D	D-	D-
Tonto Basin, AZ	D+	D	D
Tripoli, IA	D	C	C
Vaughn, MT	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Turkey 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 Turkey, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Turkey schools on SchoolGrade

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