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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$58,333

Cost of Crime™ for Upper Poplar, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Upper Poplar ranks in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 21% of cities but less safe than 79%. This analysis applies only to Upper Poplar's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upper Poplar is 36.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper Poplar, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Upper Poplar for 2025 is $58,333. This translates to approximately $478 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Upper Poplar. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Upper Poplar, NC:	$478
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper Poplar is $478 per year, which is $14 more than the national average and $60 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upper Poplar:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,163 more than in Upper Poplar.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $228 less than in Upper Poplar

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upper Poplar	Cost per Upper Poplar Resident
Murder	$18,044	$148
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,128	$34
Robbery	$2,475	$20
Assault	$3,059	$25
Kidnapping	$1,105	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,673	$14
Burglary	$5,274	$43
Theft	$9,035	$74
Arson	$680	$6
Vandalism	$6,496	$53
Animal Cruelty	$62	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,953	$49
Identity Theft	$350	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$58,333	$478

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper Poplar, 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 Poplar totals $141,324 ($1,158 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $199,656 ($1,637 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 Poplar 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 Poplar’s 122 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 Poplar 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 Poplar residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8731
Robbery	0.6449
Rape	0.5580
Murder	0.0787
Total Violent Crime	2.155 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.30
Vehicle Theft	0.8855
Burglary	4.766
Arson	0.2307
Total Property Crime	20.18 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1493
Drug Crimes	6.597
Vandalism	7.454
Identity Theft	0.3708
Animal Cruelty	0.0686
Total "Other" Rate	14.64 (D-)

Individual Upper Poplar Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Relief, NC	D+	B-	D+
Lillydale, TN	D+	D	C-
Huntdale, NC	B-	C+	B
Harrell, NC	D	B+	D
Rock Creek, TN	C-	D+	C-
Unaka Springs, TN	C-	C-	C
Erwin, TN	D	D	D+
Lewisburg, NC	A-	B	A+
Green Mountain, NC	B-	B+	B
Bakersville, NC	C-	C	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upper Poplar 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
Woodland, TN	C+	D-	D-
Baring, ME	C+	B+	B+
Barnes Corners, NY	A-	C	C
Beaver City, IN	A	B+	B+
Bergoo, WV	B	C	C
Bethel, MD	C	D+	D+
Beverly, KY	D	D	D
Big Bar, CA	F	D-	D-
Big Moses, WV	B	B	B
Black Bottom, KY	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Upper Poplar is as safe as 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 Upper Poplar, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Upper Poplar schools on SchoolGrade

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