Hertford County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hertford County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 659 violent crimes and 1,772 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.7 per 100k residents, which is 30.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.5 per 100k, 29.4% 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 BAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,772 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.7 | B | 659 | 106.2 | -30.6% |
| Property Crime | 115.5 | B | 1772 | 163.6 | -29.4% |
| Homicide | 16.0 | F | 41 | 0.5 | +2902.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.3 | D | 65 | 5.8 | +25.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 250 | 22.3 | -67.1% |
| Burglary | 48.3 | F | 475 | 24.0 | +100.8% |
| Larceny | 57.3 | A | 1146 | 116.4 | -50.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 134 | 22.2 | -67.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hertford County Sheriff's Office
Ahoskie Police Department
Ahoskie, NC
Murfreesboro Police Department
Murfreesboro, NC