New Hanover County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
New Hanover County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,718 violent crimes and 19,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 194.9 per 100k residents, which is +83.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 212.0 per 100k, +29.6% 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 FAnnual Rate194.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,718 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,597 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate212.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate162.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,793 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,378 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 194.9 | F | 11718 | 106.2 | +83.5% |
| Property Crime | 212.0 | D | 19453 | 163.6 | +29.6% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 65 | 0.5 | -48.7% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 414 | 3.5 | -69.3% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 622 | 5.8 | -44.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.1 | C | 2597 | 22.3 | -0.6% |
| Burglary | 35.3 | D | 3198 | 24.0 | +47.1% |
| Larceny | 162.2 | D | 14793 | 116.4 | +39.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | A | 1378 | 22.2 | -35.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carolina Beach Police Department
Carolina Beach, NC
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, NC
Wrightsville Beach Police Department
Wrightsville Beach, NC