Carolina Beach, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carolina Beach Police Department serves the city of Carolina Beach, NC in New Hanover County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 556 violent crimes and 817 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.1 per 100k residents, which is 45.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.8 per 100k, 20.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.1 | A | 556 | 106.2 | -45.3% |
| Property Crime | 130.8 | B | 817 | 163.6 | -20.1% |
| Burglary | 29.1 | D | 154 | 24.0 | +20.9% |
| Larceny | 101.7 | B | 618 | 116.4 | -12.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 10 miles | D 135.9 | A 90.6 | Violent: 133.9% higher Property: 30.7% lower |
| Southport | 10 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.6 | Violent: 60.7% lower Property: 47.5% lower |
| Wilmington | 11 miles | D 156.5 | F 340.7 | Violent: 169.3% higher Property: 160.5% higher |
| Wrightsville Beach | 11 miles | F 370.1 | C 164.5 | Violent: 536.7% higher Property: 25.8% higher |
| Oak Island | 15 miles | C 102.3 | A 102.3 | Violent: 76.1% higher Property: 21.8% lower |