Pamlico County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Pamlico County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 919 violent crimes and 938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.0 per 100k residents, which is 26.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.8 per 100k, 10.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents919 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate145.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime78.0B919106.2-26.6%
Property Crime145.8B938163.6-10.9%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A223.5-100.0%
Robbery4.3B35.8-25.6%
Aggravated Assault0.0A11722.3-100.0%
Burglary13.0A24124.0-45.9%
Larceny128.4C604116.4+10.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.3A8722.2-80.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Pamlico County Sheriff's Office

Oriental Police Department

Oriental, NC