Waves, NC Crime

Waves, NC has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Waves is 17.2, while the US average is 22.7. On the other hand, property crime in Waves is higher than the national average with a rate of 50.5 compared to 35.4 nationally. Ultimately, this paints a picture of a community that experiences more instances of property crimes than violent crimes on a relative basis. It is important to note, however, that any level of criminal activity should be taken seriously by local law enforcement and its citizens alike in order to ensure safety and security in the area.

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NOTE: The city of Waves, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Manteo, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Manteo, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.