Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Wrightsville Beach, NC

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3775820, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 34 incidents. Property crime constitutes a significant portion, with 13 incidents, broken down into Burglary/Breaking & Entering (1), Larceny/Theft Offenses (5), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (5), and Stolen Property Offenses (2). Assault is another major category, accounting for 18 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category, consisting of Fraud Offenses, accounts for 2 incidents. Robbery is the least frequent, with only 1 incident. To contextualize this data, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US3775820 corresponds to the city of Lexington, North Carolina. Without specific population data for this GEOID, we can use Lexington's population, which is approximately 18,800. Assuming the crime data represents the entire city, the total crime rate would be approximately 180.85 per 100,000 residents. The distribution of crime categories indicates that property crime and assault are the most prevalent issues. Larceny/Theft and Vandalism are the most common types of property crime. All reported assaults fall under the general category of "Assault Offenses," suggesting a need for further investigation into the nature and severity of these incidents. The low incidence of robbery suggests that violent crime is less frequent than property crime or assault. Without median income data specific to this GEOID, we can use Lexington's median household income, which is around $40,000. This socioeconomic context can help understand potential drivers of crime. A safety score and grade cannot be accurately determined without a standardized scoring system and comparative data from other areas. However, based on the crime rate, we can infer a relative sense of safety. A violent crime rate can be calculated by combining assault and robbery incidents (19 total), resulting in approximately 101.06 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate is approximately 69.15 per 100,000 residents. Crime map data and zip code-specific data are not provided in the JSON, but would be essential for a more granular analysis. This would allow for identifying crime hotspots and tailoring interventions to specific areas within Lexington. In summary, the data suggests that Lexington faces challenges primarily related to property crime and assault. Further investigation into the specific types of assaults and the factors contributing to property crime is warranted. Additional data, such as crime map data, zip code-level statistics, and socioeconomic indicators, would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the crime landscape in Lexington.