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Kinston, NC vs St. Augustine, FL

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- St. Augustine has 45% less violent crime than Kinston.
- St. Augustine has 22% less property crime than Kinston.
 Kinston, NCSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock38.422.7
 Property Crime87  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 14 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Kinston, North CarolinaCrime Index
 Graingers, NC 
 Deep Run, NC 
 Jackson Heights, NC33.9
 Pink Hill, NC45.6
 La Grange, NC63.4
 Kinston, NC78.1

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