Carteret County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carteret County in NC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,358 violent crimes and 3,515 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.9 per 100k residents, which is -22.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.3 per 100k, +3.5% 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 BHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.9 | B | 2358 | 106.2 | -22.9% |
| Property Crime | 169.3 | C | 3515 | 163.6 | +3.5% |
| Homicide | 2.8 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +417.5% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 61 | 3.5 | +91.3% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -55.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.6 | A | 284 | 22.3 | -48.1% |
| Burglary | 20.2 | B | 711 | 24.0 | -16.1% |
| Larceny | 149.1 | D | 2645 | 116.4 | +28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 149 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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