Vandalism per Capita in Southwest Raleigh
The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 Southwest Raleigh residents.
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A crime occurs every 6 hours 26 minutes (on average) in Southwest Raleigh.
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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Southwest Raleigh in green. The most dangerous areas in Southwest Raleigh are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Safe?
The B- grade means the rate of vandalism is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Southwest Raleigh is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of neighborhoods are safer and 55% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Southwest Raleigh's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.
The rate of vandalism in Southwest Raleigh is 4.466 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Southwest Raleigh generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Southwest Raleigh may be as high as 1 in 93 in the east neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 306 in the northwest part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the west parts of Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: about 24 per year. The southwest part of Southwest Raleigh has fewer cases of vandalism with only 3 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Vandalism Maps
When looking at the vandalism map for Southwest Raleigh, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southeast part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Southwest Raleigh residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Southwest Raleigh has 0, 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 Southwest Raleigh has 2, have the same problem. Of Southwest Raleigh’s 22,922 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Southwest Raleigh residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.615 |
Robbery |
0.7719 |
Rape |
0.5852 |
Murder |
0.0517 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.024 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
30.26 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.386 |
Burglary |
5.161 |
Arson |
0.1364 |
Total Property Crime |
37.94 (D) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0806 |
Drug Crimes |
10.01 |
Vandalism |
4.466 |
Identity Theft |
0.7379 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0901 |
Total "Other" Rate |
15.39 (D) |
Individual Southwest Raleigh Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of vandalism in Southwest Raleigh is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Southwest Raleigh.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | D- | |
D- | D+ | D- | C- | |
D- | F | D- | D+ | |
C- | C+ | C- | B | |
C | B | C | B | |
D- | D- | D- | D+ | |
D | C | D- | C+ | |
C- | B- | C- | B+ | |
C- | C | C- | C | |
D- | D- | D- | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Southwest Raleigh is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for vandalism. 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 | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | D- | D- | C | |
A- | B+ | B+ | A- | |
D | B- | B- | D- | |
A | A- | A- | A | |
B- | C | C | A- | |
C- | A- | A- | D+ | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | B | |
D- | D- | D- | D- | |
B- | C+ | C+ | B- | |
D+ | B | B | D- |
Considering only the vandalism rate, Southwest Raleigh 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 Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Southwest Raleigh schools on SchoolGrade
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