Oak Island, NC is a relatively safe place to live compared to the US average. The violent crime rate for Oak Island is 17.8, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Oak Island is 51.2, which is slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. Despite being above the US average in property crime, Oak Island remains a safe place to live and an attractive destination for those looking for a peaceful beach getaway.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oak Island violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Oak Island property crime is 51.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.