Edenton, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Edenton, NC demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.7% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 60 incidents suggests Edenton maintains good community safety standards.
Edenton demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US3720120", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 60 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 35 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 19 incidents, broken down into "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (11 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (4 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (2 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (2 incidents). Homicide and robbery are relatively rare, each with only one reported incident. "Homicide Offenses" and "Robbery" respectively. Other crimes, including "Fraud Offenses" and "Embezzlement," account for 2 incidents. Sex offenses also account for 2 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional data is needed. The city name, state name, population, and median income are not included in the provided data. These factors are essential for calculating crime rates per 100k population and generating safety scores and grades. Without this information, it is impossible to determine the violent crime rate, property crime rate, or create a crime map. Zip code data is also missing, which would help to identify crime hotspots within the area. Insights that could be derived from a more complete dataset include identifying correlations between crime rates and socioeconomic factors, pinpointing areas with higher crime concentrations, and developing targeted crime prevention strategies. For example, if the population and median income were known, we could compare the crime rates to state and national averages to assess the relative safety of the area. Furthermore, analyzing crime trends over time would provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of existing crime prevention measures and inform future resource allocation.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Edenton, NC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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