Cape Carteret, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cape Carteret Police Department serves the city of Cape Carteret, NC in Carteret County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 33 violent crimes and 112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.3 per 100k, 46.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.7 | A | 33 | 106.2 | -58.9% |
| Property Crime | 87.3 | A | 112 | 163.6 | -46.6% |
| Larceny | 87.3 | B | 96 | 116.4 | -24.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 0 miles | F 208.2 | A 104.1 | Violent: 376.8% higher Property: 19.2% higher |
| Atlantic Beach | 0 miles | D 141.2 | D 211.9 | Violent: 223.4% higher Property: 142.6% higher |
| Newport | 0 miles | D 132.4 | A 88.2 | Violent: 203.1% higher Property: 1.0% higher |
| Indian Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 432.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 395.6% higher |
| Morehead City | 14 miles | D 130.0 | D 240.0 | Violent: 197.7% higher Property: 174.8% higher |