Beaufort County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Beaufort County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,739 violent crimes and 1,849 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.9 per 100k residents, which is +50.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 264.5 per 100k, +61.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate159.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,739 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate264.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,849 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate246.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,492 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.9 | D | 1739 | 106.2 | +50.6% |
| Property Crime | 264.5 | F | 1849 | 163.6 | +61.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 29 | 3.5 | -0.1% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -39.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.7 | F | 340 | 22.3 | +132.2% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 269 | 24.0 | -55.9% |
| Larceny | 246.8 | F | 1492 | 116.4 | +112.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 76 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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