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Kill Devil Hills, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Kill Devil Hills Police Department serves the city of Kill Devil Hills, NC in Dare County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 948 violent crimes and 1,073 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.7 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.9 per 100k, 68.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents948 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate50.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,073 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents798 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.7A948106.2-88.0%
Property Crime50.9A1073163.6-68.9%
Rape12.7F163.5+259.4%
Burglary25.4C24224.0+5.8%
Larceny25.4A798116.4-78.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Manteo 0 miles
F 434.2
C 186.1
Violent: 3316.5% higher
Property: 265.9% higher
Nags Head 0 miles
A 63.4
C 190.1
Violent: 398.6% higher
Property: 273.8% higher
Kitty Hawk 0 miles
D 133.4
A 80.0
Violent: 949.6% higher
Property: 57.4% higher
Southern Shores 34 miles
N/A 0.0
A 31.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 38.0% lower
Duck 40 miles
N/A 0.0
B 133.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 161.8% higher