Newport, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newport Police Department serves the city of Newport, NC in Carteret County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 323 violent crimes and 377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.4 per 100k residents, which is 24.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.2 per 100k, 46.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.4 | D | 323 | 106.2 | +24.6% |
| Property Crime | 88.2 | A | 377 | 163.6 | -46.1% |
| Homicide | 22.1 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +4040.1% |
| Rape | 44.1 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +1147.6% |
| Larceny | 88.2 | B | 270 | 116.4 | -24.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort | 0 miles | F 208.2 | A 104.1 | Violent: 57.3% higher Property: 18.0% higher |
| Atlantic Beach | 0 miles | D 141.2 | D 211.9 | Violent: 6.7% higher Property: 140.1% higher |
| Cape Carteret | 0 miles | A 43.7 | A 87.3 | Violent: 67.0% lower Property: 1.0% lower |
| Indian Beach | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 432.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 390.6% higher |
| Morehead City | 14 miles | D 130.0 | D 240.0 | Violent: 1.8% lower Property: 172.0% higher |