Mount Olive, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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21%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

40%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

32%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Mount Olive_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	113	n/a (estimate)	2,806	2,469	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.1	6.3
Rape	1	n/a	24.8	30.5	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	49.7	54.9	66.1
Assault	6	n/a	149.0	311.6	268.2
Violent crime	9	n/a (estimate)	223	405	370
Burglary	22	n/a	546.3	370.8	269.8
Theft	76	n/a	1,887.3	1,494.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	149.0	199.3	282.7
Property crime	104	n/a (estimate)	2,583	2,064	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Mount Olive, NC

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Mount Olive crime rate is 20.7% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Mount Olive, there were 9 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 223 per 100,000 individuals, 39.6% lower than the national average. Additionally, Mount Olive recorded 104 property crimes, amounting to 2583 per 100,000 residents, 32.1% higher than the U.S. average.

In the latest reported crime year, Mount Olive recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

Is Mount Olive a Safe Place to Live?

Is Mount Olive a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Mount Olive has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 21%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.31 daily incidents, encompassing 0.02 violent crimes and 0.28 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Mount Olive as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Mount Olive Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Mount Olive has increased by 17.7% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Mount Olive is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 30.8%, while property crime has increased by 25.3%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Mount Olive.

Potential Causes for Crime in Mount Olive

The educational level achieved in any given city can influence crime rates significantly. Greater educational achievement is frequently associated with decreased crime rates, as it offers individuals improved job prospects and alternatives to engaging in crime related activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment rates tend to coincide with elevated crime rates. In Mount Olive, 67.6% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, in contrast to the national average where 83% have achieved high school graduation.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Mount Olive, the cost of living is 17.16% lower than the national average.

In Mount Olive, the average rental rates are $731 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Mount Olive crime map

The Mount Olive crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mount Olive as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Mount Olive crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mount Olive crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Mount Olive crime rates are 21% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Mount Olive are 40% lower than the national average
In Mount Olive you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Mount Olive is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Mount Olive has increased by 36%

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Daily Crime In Mount Olive (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Mount Olive on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of North Carolina and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Mount Olive (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to North Carolina, are 1.14 times more than the state average and 1.21 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Mount Olive on a daily basis are 1.81 times less than than North Carolina average and 1.65 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Mount Olive are 1.25 times more than the daily state average and 1.32 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Mount Olive (higher is better)

How safe is Mount Olive, North Carolina compared to other cities in North Carolina and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Mount Olive is safer than 58% of the cities in North Carolina and 37% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in North Carolina and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Mount Olive. Overall, Mount Olive is ranked below average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mount Olive

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mount Olive is 1 in 448

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mount Olive is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Olive is 1 in 36

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Mount Olive? If you reside in Mount Olive, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 448. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 39 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Mount Olive, is 1 in 36.

Year Over Year Crime In Mount Olive (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Mount Olive is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Mount Olive violent crime rates have decreased by 20%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 45% year over year. Total crimes for Mount Olive has increased by 36% in the same time frame.

Mount Olive police department

Item	Mount Olive	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	16	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.4	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 16 Mount Olive police officers. This results in 3.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 28.3% less than the North Carolina average and 5.4% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Walnut Creek, NC	1,419	164	834	997
Faison, NC	1,182	209	1,067	1,276
Brogden, NC	2,306	224	1,142	1,365
Mar-Mac, NC	3,119	264	1,344	1,607
Elroy, NC	4,114	357	1,821	2,179
Seven Springs, NC	44	550	2,803	3,352
Turkey, NC	427	574	2,925	3,499
Mount Olive, NC	4,670	223	2,583	2,806

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eldon, MO	4,671	268	1,096	1,365
Ellisville, MS	4,671	179	1,455	1,634
Pleasant Run, OH	4,673	215	1,307	1,522
Winchendon, MA	4,673	279	817	1,095
Little Falls, NY	4,673	263	702	965
Mount Olive, NC	4,670	223	2,583	2,806

Source: The Mount Olive, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.