Hertford County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hertford County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 489 violent crimes and 1,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.2 per 100k residents, which is -10.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.1 per 100k, -8.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate150.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,115 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents778 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.2 | B | 489 | 106.2 | -10.4% |
| Property Crime | 150.1 | C | 1115 | 163.6 | -8.3% |
| Homicide | 20.1 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +3678.9% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 11.0 | F | 47 | 5.8 | +88.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 190 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 53.1 | F | 260 | 24.0 | +120.9% |
| Larceny | 86.0 | B | 778 | 116.4 | -26.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -50.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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