Nags Head, NC Crime


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Nags Head, NC is a small beach town located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. While the majority of the town remains relatively safe and peaceful, crime rates remain higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Nags Head is 23.4, which is slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Nags Head is also 95.2, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. Residents of Nags Head should be aware that there is an increased risk for criminal activity and take proper precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Nags Head violent crime is 23.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Nags Head property crime is 95.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Nags Head, NC Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001327.7072.872.8182.114311.74187.99868.9254.9
200320600020610336.53502.76593.4240.4
2004230.20032.9197.310029.63156.96543.9328.8
2005384.90128.332.1224.511770.43335.58338.796.2
2006733.20191.395.6446.39499.52358.96885.6255
2007385.4032.132.1321.18381.519916294.296.3
2008326.4032.665.3228.510476.54340.75842293.7
2009295032.832.8229.411701.15342.56260.298.3
2010516.60193.732.3290.610784.64552.8613596.9
2012355.10106.5142106.5109735184.75610.8177.6
2014175.3035.10140.25888.52418.5343535.1
2015314.7069.935209.89405.65559.43776.269.9
2016476.503434408.48407.14186.54050.4170.2
2017034577.67033.63397.93567.868
2018034.2205.14717.91675.23042.70
2019607.567.567.533.7438.73611.2776.22733.7101.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Manteo, NC344.12,340.01,50342019
Kill Devil Hills, NC261.43,866.36,38752019
Kitty Hawk, NC112.33,564.43,04292019
Southern Shores, NC34.0646.32,748132019
Duck, NC0.05,384.6374172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Manteo, NC344.12,340.01,50342019
Kill Devil Hills, NC261.43,866.36,38752019
Kitty Hawk, NC112.33,564.43,04292019
Southern Shores, NC34.0646.32,748132019
Duck, NC0.05,384.6374172019

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Over 9 years ago

what is the cost to living at the  More

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Over 15 years ago

In your facts about Avon, NC you have it's location being in Hyde County. In reality, Avon, NC is in Dare County. Carolyn Honeycutt Avon, NC  More

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