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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$64,445

Cost of Crime™ for Upward, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $780 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Upward ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Upward's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Upward is 19.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upward, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Upward for 2025 is $64,445. This translates to approximately $322 per resident and $780 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Upward. 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): 32.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Upward, NC:	$322
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upward is $322 per year, which is $142 less than the national average and $216 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Upward:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,319 more than in Upward.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $72 less than in Upward

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Upward	Cost per Upward Resident
Murder	$26,983	$135
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,398	$27
Robbery	$2,074	$10
Assault	$2,344	$12
Kidnapping	$2,154	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1,197	$6
Burglary	$4,322	$22
Theft	$6,170	$31
Arson	$815	$4
Vandalism	$5,389	$27
Animal Cruelty	$68	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,300	$36
Identity Theft	$230	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$64,445	$322

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upward, 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 Upward totals $206,023 ($1,030 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $270,468 ($1,352 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 Upward 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 Upward’s 200 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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Upward 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 Upward residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4081
Robbery	0.3297
Rape	0.4451
Murder	0.0718
Total Violent Crime	1.255 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.957
Vehicle Theft	0.3864
Burglary	2.383
Arson	0.1686
Total Property Crime	8.895 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1777
Drug Crimes	4.934
Vandalism	3.772
Identity Theft	0.1488
Animal Cruelty	0.0460
Total "Other" Rate	9.079 (C)

Individual Upward Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Flat Rock, NC	C	C+	C
Saluda, NC	D+	C-	C-
East Flat Rock, NC	C-	C+	C
Sunny View, NC	B-	A	B+
Chimney Rock, NC	C+	C+	B
Lynn, NC	C+	C+	A
Hendersonville, NC	C+	B	C+
Mill Spring, NC	B-	B+	B+
Chimney Rock Village, NC	C-	C	C+
Hoopers Creek, NC	A-	A-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Upward 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
Birds Run, OH	A-	B	B
Wailua, HI	F	C-	C-
Upalco, UT	B-	B-	B-
Bristol, NY	A-	D	D
Bristow, NE	F	D-	D-
Aurora, ME	B	A+	A+
Big Rock, IA	B-	D-	D-
Big Sandy, WV	C-	D-	D-
Brownfield, IL	A-	C	C
Browns, AL	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Upward 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 Upward, NC average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Upward schools on SchoolGrade

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