Nags Head, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nags Head Police Department serves the city of Nags Head, NC in Dare County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 333 violent crimes and 536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.4 per 100k residents, which is 40.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 190.1 per 100k, 16.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate190.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate95.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents403 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.4 | A | 333 | 106.2 | -40.3% |
| Property Crime | 190.1 | C | 536 | 163.6 | +16.2% |
| Burglary | 95.1 | F | 117 | 24.0 | +295.6% |
| Larceny | 95.1 | B | 403 | 116.4 | -18.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 0 miles | A 12.7 | A 50.9 | Violent: 79.9% lower Property: 73.2% lower |
| Manteo | 0 miles | F 434.2 | C 186.1 | Violent: 585.2% higher Property: 2.1% lower |
| Kitty Hawk | 0 miles | D 133.4 | A 80.0 | Violent: 110.5% higher Property: 57.9% lower |
| Southern Shores | 34 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.4% lower |
| Duck | 40 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 133.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 30.0% lower |