Sunset Beach, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sunset Beach Police Department serves the city of Sunset Beach, NC in Brunswick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 126 violent crimes and 274 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.1 per 100k residents, which is 78.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.5 per 100k, 43.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents274 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.1 | A | 126 | 106.2 | -78.2% |
| Property Crime | 92.5 | A | 274 | 163.6 | -43.4% |
| Larceny | 92.5 | B | 145 | 116.4 | -20.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shallotte | 18 miles | A 64.7 | F 366.7 | Violent: 179.6% higher Property: 296.2% higher |
| Holden Beach | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 14.6% higher |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Caswell Beach | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bald Head Island | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |