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Chowan County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Chowan County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 514 violent crimes and 906 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.8 per 100k residents, which is 44.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 80.8 per 100k, 50.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate58.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents906 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime58.8A514106.2-44.7%
Property Crime80.8A906163.6-50.6%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A293.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A175.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault15.7B19422.3-29.3%
Burglary10.5A28324.0-56.3%
Larceny37.8A545116.4-67.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft32.5D7422.2+46.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Chowan County Sheriff's Office

Edenton Police Department

Edenton, NC