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Jacksonville, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Jacksonville Police Department serves the city of Jacksonville, NC in Onslow County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,023 violent crimes and 7,682 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.0 per 100k residents, which is 29.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 219.2 per 100k, 34.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate137.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,023 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate219.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,682 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate191.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,114 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime137.0D7023106.2+29.0%
Property Crime219.2D7682163.6+34.0%
Robbery2.9A1365.8-50.5%
Aggravated Assault8.7A93822.3-61.1%
Burglary23.1C122024.0-4.0%
Larceny191.8F6114116.4+64.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.3A32222.2-80.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Holly Ridge 0 miles
A 37.9
A 56.8
Violent: 72.4% lower
Property: 74.1% lower
Richlands 0 miles
A 41.9
A 83.8
Violent: 69.4% lower
Property: 61.8% lower
North Topsail Beach 19 miles
N/A 0.0
A 95.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 56.4% lower
Maysville 20 miles
N/A 0.0
B 120.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 45.1% lower
Swansboro 22 miles
A 23.8
D 238.3
Violent: 82.6% lower
Property: 8.7% higher