Dare County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dare County in NC is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,620 violent crimes and 2,388 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.3 per 100k residents, which is +1.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.0 per 100k, -31.6% below 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 CAnnual Rate107.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,620 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,388 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents497 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,815 (2019-2023)
Motor 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 | 107.3 | C | 1620 | 106.2 | +1.0% |
| Property Crime | 112.0 | B | 2388 | 163.6 | -31.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 38 | 3.5 | -40.1% |
| Robbery | 10.3 | F | 18 | 5.8 | +77.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 167 | 22.3 | -80.0% |
| Burglary | 34.9 | D | 497 | 24.0 | +45.1% |
| Larceny | 77.1 | B | 1815 | 116.4 | -33.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kill Devil Hills Police Department
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Manteo Police Department
Manteo, NC
Nags Head Police Department
Nags Head, NC
Southern Shores Police Department
Southern Shores, NC
Kitty Hawk Police Department
Kitty Hawk, NC
Duck Police Department
Duck, NC