Onslow County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Onslow County in NC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,139 violent crimes and 16,949 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.5 per 100k residents, which is 43.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.7 per 100k, 22.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,139 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,865 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents16,949 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,715 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,075 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,076 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.5 | A | 15139 | 106.2 | -43.1% |
| Property Crime | 127.7 | B | 16949 | 163.6 | -22.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 60 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 277 | 3.5 | -88.8% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 238 | 5.8 | -87.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 1865 | 22.3 | -88.2% |
| Burglary | 9.1 | A | 3715 | 24.0 | -62.1% |
| Larceny | 101.1 | B | 12075 | 116.4 | -13.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 1076 | 22.2 | -22.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Onslow County Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville Police Department
Jacksonville, NC
Holly Ridge Police Department
Holly Ridge, NC
Richlands Police Department
Richlands, NC
Swansboro Police Department
Swansboro, NC
State Park Rangers: Hammocks Beach
North Topsail Beach Police Department
North Topsail Beach, NC