Onslow County, located in North Carolina, has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. With a rate of 19.4, it falls below the US average of 22.7. However, the county does have a higher rate of property crime, at 55.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite efforts to decrease crime rates, Onslow County still faces challenges in addressing property crime. The county's law enforcement agencies work diligently to keep its residents safe and combat criminal activity. While the overall crime rate may be lower than the national average, it is important for the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Onslow County violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Onslow County property crime is 55.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Onslow, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greenville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greenville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.