The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in University of NC at Chapel Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in University of NC at Chapel Hill.

 

University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$3.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,224 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in University of NC at Chapel Hill 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. University of NC at Chapel Hill ranks in the 59th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 59% of neighborhoods but less safe than 41%. This analysis applies only to University of NC at Chapel Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in University of NC at Chapel Hill is 32.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. University of NC at Chapel Hill Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in University of NC at Chapel Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the northeast areas to 1 in 38 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC see the most incidents - about 64 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

The total projected cost of crime in University of NC at Chapel Hill for 2025 is $3,512,951. This translates to approximately $516 per resident and $1,224 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 12.8% of the median household income in University of NC at Chapel Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in University of NC at Chapel Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: $516
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: $1113
Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: $411
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in University of NC at Chapel Hill is $516 per year, which is $52 more than the national average and $22 less than Chapel Hill's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to University of NC at Chapel Hill:
  • In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $1,113 per person, which is $596 more than in University of NC at Chapel Hill.
  • In Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $411 per person, which is $105 less than in University of NC at Chapel Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of University of NC at Chapel Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to University of NC at Chapel Hill
Cost per University of NC at Chapel Hill Resident
Murder
$1.32 million
$194
Rape/Sexual Assault
$258,270
$38
Robbery
$114,242
$17
Assault
$409,490
$60
Kidnapping
$59,901
$9
Vehicle Theft
$225,363
$33
Burglary
$59,051
$9
Theft
$552,718
$81
Arson
$25,562
$4
Vandalism
$214,012
$31
Animal Cruelty
$2,741
$0
Drug Crimes
$263,889
$39
Identity Theft
$6,894
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$3,512,951
$516

The Intangible Cost of Crime in University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill totals $10,139,086 ($1,490 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,652,037 ($2,006 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill 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 northwest part of the neighborhood 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, of which University of NC at Chapel Hill has 2, have the same problem. Of University of NC at Chapel Hill’s 6,806 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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University of NC at Chapel Hill 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.095
Robbery
0.5336
Rape
0.6259
Murder
0.1033
Total Violent Crime
3.358 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.68
Vehicle Theft
2.138
Burglary
0.9566
Arson
0.1555
Total Property Crime
18.93 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1452
Drug Crimes
5.242
Vandalism
4.402
Identity Theft
0.1309
Animal Cruelty
0.0545
Total "Other" Rate
9.974 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in University of NC at Chapel Hill is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to University of NC at Chapel Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
B
D-
D+
A-
D
D+
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
C+
C+
B-
F
D-
D-
D-
D+
F
C+
A-
C+
C-
C+
C-
B
A
B

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

University of NC at Chapel Hill is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
B
B
C+
C
C
C-
C-
C-
A
A
A
D-
C+
C+
F
D-
D-
A
B
B
C+
A-
A-
A-
A
A
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, University of NC at Chapel Hill 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 University of NC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See University of NC at Chapel Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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