Beaufort, NC County has a higher rate of violent crime than the national average, with 21.6 incidents per 100,000 people compared to 22.7 nationwide. Property crime is also higher than the US average in Beaufort, with 59.2 incidents per 100,000 people as compared to 35.4 nationwide. This suggests that Beaufort may have a higher crime rate than many other areas across the country. It is important for residents of Beaufort and visitors alike to be aware of their surroundings and take steps to stay safe in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Beaufort County violent crime is 21.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Beaufort County property crime is 59.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Beaufort, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Winterville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Winterville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.