Newland, NC has safety grade D, a population of about 710, an overall crime rate near 1,972 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Newland, NC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Newland, NC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Newland, NC
Newland, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Newland, NC demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (35.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 14 incidents suggests Newland maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Newland demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Newland, NC Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3746740, a total of 14 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent main categories were property crime and assault, each accounting for 5 incidents. Within property crime, Burglary/Breaking & Entering was the most frequent sub-category with 3 incidents, followed by Stolen Property Offenses and Larceny/Theft Offenses, each with 1 incident. In the assault category, Assault Offenses accounted for all 5 incidents. The "others" category recorded 4 incidents, comprising Counterfeiting/Forgery (2 incidents), Embezzlement (1 incident), and Fraud Offenses (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3746740 are required to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Once this information is available, a more detailed analysis can be performed, including comparisons to state and national averages, identification of crime hotspots, and assessment of overall safety.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
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Total Crimes27982
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Per 1K160
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Total Crimes27968
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FAQ about crime in Newland, NC
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 Newland, 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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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
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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