Dare County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dare County in NC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,609 violent crimes and 3,418 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.5 per 100k residents, which is 2.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 102.3 per 100k, 37.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,609 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,418 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents747 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,559 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.5 | C | 2609 | 106.2 | +2.1% |
| Property Crime | 102.3 | A | 3418 | 163.6 | -37.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 58 | 3.5 | -4.1% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 22 | 5.8 | +52.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.4 | A | 248 | 22.3 | -75.8% |
| Burglary | 33.0 | D | 747 | 24.0 | +37.5% |
| Larceny | 69.2 | A | 2559 | 116.4 | -40.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 102 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dare County Sheriff's Office
Kill Devil Hills Police Department
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Manteo Police Department
Manteo, NC
Nags Head Police Department
Nags Head, NC
Southern Shores Police Department
Southern Shores, NC
Kitty Hawk Police Department
Kitty Hawk, NC
State Park Rangers: Jockey's Ridge
Duck Police Department
Duck, NC