Atlantic Beach, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Atlantic Beach Police Department serves the city of Atlantic Beach, NC in Carteret County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 226 violent crimes and 449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.2 per 100k residents, which is 33.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 211.9 per 100k, 29.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate141.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate211.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate141.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 141.2 | D | 226 | 106.2 | +33.0% |
| Property Crime | 211.9 | D | 449 | 163.6 | +29.5% |
| Burglary | 141.2 | F | 159 | 24.0 | +487.8% |
| Larceny | 70.6 | A | 267 | 116.4 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 0 miles | F 208.2 | A 104.1 | Violent: 47.4% higher Property: 50.9% lower |
| Newport | 0 miles | D 132.4 | A 88.2 | Violent: 6.3% lower Property: 58.3% lower |
| Cape Carteret | 0 miles | A 43.7 | A 87.3 | Violent: 69.1% lower Property: 58.8% lower |
| Indian Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 432.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 104.3% higher |
| Morehead City | 14 miles | D 130.0 | D 240.0 | Violent: 8.0% lower Property: 13.3% higher |