New Hanover County, located in North Carolina, has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 25.1, while the US average is 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Additionally, the property crime rate in New Hanover County is also above the national average at 69.2, compared to 35.4 for the US. This category includes crimes like burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. These higher crime rates may be attributed to various factors, such as population density and economic disparities within the county. As a result, law enforcement and community organizations in New Hanover County are continuously working to address and reduce these concerning crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Hanover County violent crime is 25.1. (The US average is 22.7)
New Hanover County property crime is 69.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New Hanover, 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.