The crime rate in New Bern, NC Metro Area is slightly lower than the national average. The violent crime rate in New Bern, NC is 16 which is 6.7 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime rate in New Bern, NC Metro area is 34.1 which is 1.3 points lower than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that New Bern, NC has a relatively low crime rate compared to other cities and towns in the country. Residents can rest assured knowing that they are living in a safe environment that is not prone to high levels of criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
New Bern Metro Area violent crime is 16.0. (The US average is 22.7)
New Bern Metro Area property crime is 34.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of New Bern, 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.