Carteret, NC County has been experiencing a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 18.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Carteret County is 56.8, which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that the community has been successful in keeping crime rates under control. However, it is important to note that any crime is still a cause for concern and law enforcement officials must continue to work diligently to maintain the safety and security of the residents in Carteret County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Carteret County violent crime is 18.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Carteret County property crime is 56.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Carteret, 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.