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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$245,145

Cost of Crime™ for Upper Hominy, NC

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

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Upper Hominy ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Upper Hominy's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upper Hominy is 19.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper Hominy, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Upper Hominy for 2025 is $245,145. This translates to approximately $427 per resident and $1,224 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Upper Hominy. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper Hominy Compared to Other Cities?

Upper Hominy, NC:	$427
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper Hominy is $427 per year, which is $37 less than the national average and $111 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upper Hominy:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,214 more than in Upper Hominy.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $176 less than in Upper Hominy

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upper Hominy	Cost per Upper Hominy Resident
Murder	$106,899	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,777	$38
Robbery	$7,441	$13
Assault	$21,857	$38
Kidnapping	$6,737	$12
Vehicle Theft	$15,125	$26
Burglary	$19,292	$34
Theft	$9,348	$16
Arson	$2,649	$5
Vandalism	$10,133	$18
Animal Cruelty	$368	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,924	$40
Identity Theft	$594	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$245,145	$427

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper Hominy, 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 Upper Hominy totals $820,788 ($1,430 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,065,933 ($1,857 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 Upper Hominy 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 Upper Hominy’s 574 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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Upper Hominy 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 Upper Hominy residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.326
Robbery	0.4121
Rape	0.6257
Murder	0.0991
Total Violent Crime	2.463 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.145
Vehicle Theft	1.702
Burglary	3.706
Arson	0.1911
Total Property Crime	8.743 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1936
Drug Crimes	5.399
Vandalism	2.471
Identity Theft	0.1338
Animal Cruelty	0.0866
Total "Other" Rate	8.284 (C+)

Individual Upper Hominy Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Candler, NC	C	B-	C
Stony Fork, NC	B-	C-	B
Avery Creek, NC	B+	A	B+
Canton, NC	C	C-	C+
Newfound, NC	C+	B+	B
Cruso, NC	C+	D	B+
Oak Forest, NC	B-	B+	C
Leicester, NC	C+	C+	B-
Biltmore Forest, NC	D+	C-	D+
Asheville, NC	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upper Hominy 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
Oliver Beach, MD	D+	D	D
Poston, AZ	D-	F	F
Pine, TX	C+	D	D
Pine Lake, MA	A+	A+	A+
Pilger, NE	C+	D+	D+
Peth, VT	A+	A	A
Peak, SC	C-	C-	C-
Peach Creek, WV	C+	B	B
Parkway, MO	C-	D-	D-
Parkers Crossroads, TN	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Upper Hominy 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 Upper Hominy, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Upper Hominy schools on SchoolGrade

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