Gaston, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Gaston, 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 (52.6% 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 19 incidents suggests Gaston maintains good community safety standards.
Gaston demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3725560, a total of 19 crimes were recorded. The data reveals a breakdown between two main crime categories: property crime and assault. Property crime accounts for 9 of the total incidents, while assault accounts for 10. Within the property crime category, the most prevalent sub-category is Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, with 6 incidents. Larceny/Theft Offenses are less frequent, with 2 incidents, and Stolen Property Offenses are the least common, with only 1 incident reported. The assault category consists entirely of Assault Offenses, with all 10 incidents falling under this classification. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3725560, the population of that area, and the median income. This information would allow for the calculation of crime rates per 100,000 residents and comparisons to state and national averages. Furthermore, a safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip code data would provide a more detailed understanding of the safety landscape in this area. Without this additional context, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions about the overall safety of the area. However, the data suggests that both property crime, particularly vandalism, and assault are notable concerns.
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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.
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