Craven County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Craven County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,638 violent crimes and 9,374 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.4 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.6 per 100k, 36.7% 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 CAnnual Rate101.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,638 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,227 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,374 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,443 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,328 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.4 | C | 8638 | 106.2 | -4.5% |
| Property Crime | 103.6 | A | 9374 | 163.6 | -36.7% |
| Homicide | 1.7 | F | 38 | 0.5 | +211.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 121 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 136 | 5.8 | -72.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 1227 | 22.3 | -67.7% |
| Burglary | 16.6 | B | 2443 | 24.0 | -31.1% |
| Larceny | 78.1 | B | 6328 | 116.4 | -32.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.9 | A | 568 | 22.2 | -59.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Craven County Sheriff's Office
Havelock Police Department
Havelock, NC
New Bern Police Department
New Bern, NC
Trent Woods Police Department
Trent Woods, NC