New Bern, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Bern Police Department serves the city of New Bern, NC in Craven County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,011 violent crimes and 4,074 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 167.4 per 100k, 2.3% 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 1 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 CAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,011 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents578 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,074 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents863 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,050 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.8 | C | 3011 | 106.2 | +10.0% |
| Property Crime | 167.4 | C | 4074 | 163.6 | +2.3% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 84 | 5.8 | +8.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.1 | C | 578 | 22.3 | -0.7% |
| Burglary | 31.6 | D | 863 | 24.0 | +31.4% |
| Larceny | 120.0 | C | 3050 | 116.4 | +3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.8 | B | 144 | 22.2 | -28.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock | 0 miles | F 200.3 | B 125.2 | Violent: 71.4% higher Property: 25.2% lower |
| Trent Woods | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 24.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.4% lower |
| Maysville | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 120.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.1% lower |
| Oriental | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 222.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.8% higher |
| Belhaven | 29 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 214.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.1% higher |