Craven County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Craven County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,052 violent crimes and 6,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.7 per 100k residents, which is -0.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.7 per 100k, -35.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate105.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,052 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,136 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,343 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,574 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.7 | C | 5052 | 106.2 | -0.5% |
| Property Crime | 105.7 | A | 6136 | 163.6 | -35.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 108 | 5.8 | -63.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 733 | 22.3 | -66.9% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 1343 | 24.0 | -38.8% |
| Larceny | 85.7 | B | 4574 | 116.4 | -26.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 194 | 22.2 | -76.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Havelock Police Department
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New Bern Police Department
New Bern, NC
Trent Woods Police Department
Trent Woods, NC