Brunswick County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Brunswick County in NC is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,415 violent crimes and 7,287 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.1 per 100k, 38.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,415 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents817 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,287 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,899 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,979 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.6 | A | 7415 | 106.2 | -58.9% |
| Property Crime | 100.1 | A | 7287 | 163.6 | -38.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -84.7% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 201 | 3.5 | -60.3% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -95.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 817 | 22.3 | -88.2% |
| Burglary | 30.4 | D | 1899 | 24.0 | +26.6% |
| Larceny | 62.1 | A | 4979 | 116.4 | -46.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 357 | 22.2 | -71.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Brunswick County Sheriff's Office
Oak Island Police Department
Oak Island, NC
Shallotte Police Department
Shallotte, NC
Southport Police Department
Southport, NC
Holden Beach Police Department
Holden Beach, NC
Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Sunset Beach Police Department
Sunset Beach, NC
Ocean Isle Beach Police Department
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Caswell Beach Police Department
Caswell Beach, NC
Bald Head Island Police Department
Bald Head Island, NC
Leland Police Department
Leland, NC
Navassa Police Department
Navassa, NC
Northwest Police Department
Northwest, NC