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Kitty Hawk, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Kitty Hawk Police Department serves the city of Kitty Hawk, NC in Dare County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 156 violent crimes and 380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.4 per 100k residents, which is 25.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.0 per 100k, 51.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 D
Annual Rate133.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate80.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime133.4D156106.2+25.6%
Property Crime80.0A380163.6-51.1%
Aggravated Assault26.7C2822.3+19.9%
Burglary26.7C4524.0+11.0%
Larceny53.4A324116.4-54.1%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Kill Devil Hills 0 miles
A 12.7
A 50.9
Violent: 90.5% lower
Property: 36.5% lower
Manteo 0 miles
F 434.2
C 186.1
Violent: 225.5% higher
Property: 132.5% higher
Nags Head 0 miles
A 63.4
C 190.1
Violent: 52.5% lower
Property: 137.5% higher
Southern Shores 34 miles
N/A 0.0
A 31.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 60.6% lower
Duck 40 miles
N/A 0.0
B 133.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 66.4% higher