Carteret County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carteret County in NC is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,562 violent crimes and 6,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.1 per 100k residents, which is 19.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.5 per 100k, 0.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate85.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,562 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,184 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,510 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,350 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.1 | B | 5562 | 106.2 | -19.9% |
| Property Crime | 162.5 | C | 6184 | 163.6 | -0.7% |
| Homicide | 2.5 | F | 19 | 0.5 | +360.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 139 | 3.5 | +70.0% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -55.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 537 | 22.3 | -53.8% |
| Burglary | 23.0 | C | 1510 | 24.0 | -4.3% |
| Larceny | 139.0 | C | 4350 | 116.4 | +19.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.5 | A | 303 | 22.2 | -97.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carteret County Sheriff's Office
Beaufort Police Department
Beaufort, NC
Morehead City Police Department
Morehead City, NC
Atlantic Beach Police Department
Atlantic Beach, NC
Newport Police Department
Newport, NC
Cape Carteret Police Department
Cape Carteret, NC
Emerald Isle Police Department
Emerald Isle, NC
Pine Knoll Shores Police Department
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Indian Beach Police Department
Indian Beach, NC