New Hanover County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
New Hanover County in NC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,760 violent crimes and 26,027 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.7 per 100k residents, which is 50.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 187.5 per 100k, 14.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate159.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,760 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents535 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents715 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,092 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate187.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,027 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,197 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate144.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,027 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,669 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 159.7 | D | 15760 | 106.2 | +50.4% |
| Property Crime | 187.5 | C | 26027 | 163.6 | +14.6% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 78 | 0.5 | -17.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 535 | 3.5 | -63.5% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 715 | 5.8 | -58.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.8 | B | 3092 | 22.3 | -20.1% |
| Burglary | 31.0 | D | 4197 | 24.0 | +29.1% |
| Larceny | 144.7 | D | 20027 | 116.4 | +24.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 1669 | 22.2 | -48.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
New Hanover County Sheriff's Office
Carolina Beach Police Department
Carolina Beach, NC
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, NC
Wrightsville Beach Police Department
Wrightsville Beach, NC