Oak Island, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Oak Island Police Department serves the city of Oak Island, NC in Brunswick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 424 violent crimes and 479 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.3 per 100k residents, which is 3.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.3 per 100k, 37.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents479 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.3 | C | 424 | 106.2 | -3.7% |
| Property Crime | 102.3 | A | 479 | 163.6 | -37.5% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 138 | 24.0 | +27.8% |
| Larceny | 71.6 | A | 313 | 116.4 | -38.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 6 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.6 | Violent: 77.7% lower Property: 33.0% lower |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 9 miles | D 135.9 | A 90.6 | Violent: 32.8% higher Property: 11.4% lower |
| Shallotte | 11 miles | A 64.7 | F 366.7 | Violent: 36.8% lower Property: 258.4% higher |
| Holden Beach | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.6% higher |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |