Beaufort, NC County has a slightly lower violent crime rate compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is a more prevalent issue in this county, with a rate of 59.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors to Beaufort, NC County are at a higher risk of having their property stolen or damaged. It is important for the community to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent property crimes. The local law enforcement should also continue their efforts to reduce both violent and property crimes in the county.
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.