Emerald Isle, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Emerald Isle Police Department serves the city of Emerald Isle, NC in Carteret County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 429 property crimes. Property crime averages 50.2 per 100k, 69.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 50.2 | A | 429 | 163.6 | -69.3% |
| Larceny | 50.2 | A | 295 | 116.4 | -56.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro | 6 miles | A 23.8 | D 238.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 374.9% higher |
| Pine Knoll Shores | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 139.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 178.5% higher |
| Morehead City | 18 miles | D 130.0 | D 240.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 378.2% higher |
| North Topsail Beach | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 95.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.5% higher |
| Jacksonville | 28 miles | D 137.0 | D 219.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 336.8% higher |