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 BAnnual Rate78.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents919 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.0 | B | 919 | 106.2 | -26.6% |
| Property Crime | 145.8 | B | 938 | 163.6 | -10.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 3 | 5.8 | -25.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 117 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.0 | A | 241 | 24.0 | -45.9% |
| Larceny | 128.4 | C | 604 | 116.4 | +10.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 87 | 22.2 | -80.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pamlico County Sheriff's Office
Oriental Police Department
Oriental, NC