Morehead City, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morehead City Police Department serves the city of Morehead City, NC in Carteret County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,084 violent crimes and 1,600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 240.0 per 100k, 46.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.0 | D | 1084 | 106.2 | +22.4% |
| Property Crime | 240.0 | D | 1600 | 163.6 | +46.7% |
| Rape | 10.0 | F | 28 | 3.5 | +182.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.0 | D | 126 | 22.3 | +34.8% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 215 | 24.0 | -16.8% |
| Larceny | 220.0 | F | 1318 | 116.4 | +89.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Knoll Shores | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 139.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.8% lower |
| Beaufort | 14 miles | F 208.2 | A 104.1 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: 56.6% lower |
| Atlantic Beach | 14 miles | D 141.2 | D 211.9 | Violent: 8.7% higher Property: 11.7% lower |
| Newport | 14 miles | D 132.4 | A 88.2 | Violent: 1.8% higher Property: 63.2% lower |
| Cape Carteret | 14 miles | A 43.7 | A 87.3 | Violent: 66.4% lower Property: 63.6% lower |