Onslow County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Onslow County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,416 violent crimes and 8,625 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.1 per 100k residents, which is -54.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.8 per 100k, -15.2% 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 AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,416 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents978 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,625 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,442 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,791 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.1 | A | 7416 | 106.2 | -54.7% |
| Property Crime | 138.8 | B | 8625 | 163.6 | -15.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 138 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 142 | 5.8 | -90.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 978 | 22.3 | -92.2% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 1442 | 24.0 | -65.0% |
| Larceny | 110.4 | C | 6791 | 116.4 | -5.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.0 | C | 365 | 22.2 | -9.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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