New Bern, NC Crime


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New Bern, NC is slightly higher than the US average when it comes to violent crime, with a rate of 22.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. The property crime rate in New Bern is also significantly higher than the US average, with 55.9 compared to 35.4 across the country. This suggests that New Bern has a somewhat above-average level of crime compared to other parts of the United States. It is important for individuals living in or visiting New Bern to be aware of their surroundings and take safety precautions such as avoiding areas with high levels of criminal activity, using public transportation instead of walking at night, and always being aware of one's personal belongings in public places.

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

New Bern violent crime is 22.9. (The US average is 22.7)
New Bern property crime is 55.9. (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
New Bern, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20019141738.3199.86596891.414715165.4255.1
2002932.88.450.2225.9648.36504.41597.94672.3234.2
2004629.225.354.9177.4371.66854.21790.64907.3156.3
2005648.28.454.7189.4395.76292.91435.44684.9172.6
2006610.1073.2199.3337.65832.41248.64295288.8
2007552.13.535.4191.1322.16604.41532.54923.2148.7
2010475.43.42777.6367.56089.62626.73280.8182.1
2011585.33.333.4170.63786043.92388.13522133.8
2012539.89.933.1119.2377.56163.32467.33530.4165.6
2013022.9140.9229.45135.31720.53251163.9
2014401.7023125.1253.54171.71020.73081.969.1
2015381.26.69.992272.73703.2670.32937.695.3
2016411.56.623.2136245.53470.8554.12840.476.3
20173.3155.7304.73328.8655.82623.349.7
2018091.2273.63175.7658.82425.791.2
2019414.1016.669.63283309.46462607.156.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
River Bend, NC63.0378.02,86652014
Maysville, NC0.0837.71,003162019
Havelock, NC258.32,663.022,824172019
Aurora, NC509.31,697.8589212004
Newport, NC150.01,093.04,070252019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Havelock, NC258.32,663.022,824172019
Winterville, NC90.7866.84,886352019
Goldsboro, NC783.35,823.738,179542019
Wilson, NC445.83,131.145,161652019
Smithfield, NC551.23,578.611,924782019

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Over 3 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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