Violent Crime per Capita in Black Mountain
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Black Mountain residents.
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C+
Violent Crime Grade |
C |
B |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$2.58 million
Cost of Crime™ for Black Mountain, NC
In 2025, violent crime will cost $588 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Black Mountain 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.
The C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Black Mountain ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Black Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Black Mountain is 3.155 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Black Mountain residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Black Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 177 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 399 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Black Mountain, NC see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Black Mountain, NC
The total projected cost of crime in Black Mountain for 2025 is $2,584,555. This translates to approximately $246 per resident and $588 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Black Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 41.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Black Mountain Compared to Other Cities?
| Black Mountain, NC: | $246 |
|---|---|
| Enfield, NC: | $1060 |
| Wrightsville Beach, NC: | $113 |
| North Carolina: | $297 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Black Mountain is $246 per year, which is $12 less than the national average and $51 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Black Mountain:
- In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,060 per person, which is $814 more than in Black Mountain.
- In Wrightsville Beach, NC, crime costs $113 per person, which is $133 less than in Black Mountain
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Black Mountain for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Black Mountain |
Cost per Black Mountain Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.42 million |
$135 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$411,298 |
$39 |
Robbery |
$191,799 |
$18 |
Assault |
$560,056 |
$53 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$2,584,555 |
$246 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Black Mountain, 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 Black Mountain totals $11,625,713 ($1,107 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,210,268 ($1,353 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Black Mountain violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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, of which Black Mountain has 6, have the same problem. Of Black Mountain’s 10,502 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Black Mountain residents in a standard year.
Black Mountain Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Black Mountain residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.857 |
Robbery |
0.5806 |
Rape |
0.6459 |
Murder |
0.0720 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.155 (C) |
Individual Black Mountain Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Black Mountain is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Black Mountain.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C | A- | |
B | C | B+ | |
C- | C | C- | |
C+ | C | B- | |
C+ | C | B- | |
B- | B | B | |
C+ | C | B | |
C | C | B- | |
C+ | C | B | |
C- | C | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Black Mountain is higher versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D- | D- | |
C+ | B+ | B+ | |
B | B- | B- | |
A | C | C | |
A | A | A | |
B- | B | B | |
A- | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
C+ | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Black Mountain is safer than the North Carolina state average and safer than the national average.
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