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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$458,505

Cost of Crime™ for Winstead Crossroads, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $1,893 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Winstead Crossroads ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of cities but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to Winstead Crossroads's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Winstead Crossroads is 23.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Winstead Crossroads Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Winstead Crossroads varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Winstead Crossroads, NC see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Winstead Crossroads, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Winstead Crossroads for 2025 is $458,505. This translates to approximately $769 per resident and $1,893 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Winstead Crossroads. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 45.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Winstead Crossroads Compared to Other Cities?

Winstead Crossroads, NC:	$769
Enfield, NC:	$1641
St. James, NC:	$251
North Carolina:	$538
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Winstead Crossroads is $769 per year, which is $305 more than the national average and $232 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Winstead Crossroads:

In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $872 more than in Winstead Crossroads.
In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $519 less than in Winstead Crossroads

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Winstead Crossroads	Cost per Winstead Crossroads Resident
Murder	$302,525	$508
Rape/Sexual Assault	$17,218	$29
Robbery	$10,470	$18
Assault	$34,389	$58
Kidnapping	$6,224	$10
Vehicle Theft	$11,566	$19
Burglary	$15,255	$26
Theft	$24,833	$42
Arson	$1,895	$3
Vandalism	$15,811	$27
Animal Cruelty	$138	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,256	$22
Identity Theft	$4,926	$8
Total Cost of Crime	$458,505	$769

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Winstead Crossroads, 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 Winstead Crossroads totals $2,095,780 ($3,516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,554,284 ($4,286 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 Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads’s 596 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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Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.009
Robbery	0.5585
Rape	0.4765
Murder	0.2701
Total Violent Crime	3.314 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.045
Vehicle Theft	1.253
Burglary	2.822
Arson	0.1316
Total Property Crime	12.25 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1722
Drug Crimes	3.007
Vandalism	3.713
Identity Theft	1.068
Animal Cruelty	0.0312
Total "Other" Rate	7.991 (C+)

Individual Winstead Crossroads Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Elm City, NC	C-	C-	C-
Lamm, NC	C-	D	C
Stanhope, NC	C-	D	C
Sharpsburg, NC	D-	D	D-
Wilson, NC	D	D	D
Rosebud, NC	C-	D	C+
Bailey, NC	D	D	D
Nashville, NC	D	F	D
Rocky Mount, NC	D-	F	D-
Stotts Crossroads, NC	B+	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Winstead Crossroads is similar 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
Weatherby, MO	B-	B-	B-
Castle Rock, MN	C+	B+	B+
Caton, NY	A+	B+	B+
Cedar Hills Estates, AL	C+	D+	D+
Center Cross, VA	D	C	C
Chana, IL	A	B+	B+
Chandler, MN	B	B	B
Chester, MS	A	A+	A+
Chesterfield, MA	A+	B+	B+
Chidester, AR	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Winstead Crossroads 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 Winstead Crossroads, NC average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Winstead Crossroads schools on SchoolGrade

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