Morehead City, located in the coastal region of North Carolina, has a relatively lower crime rate compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Morehead City is 16.85 per 1,000 residents, lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Morehead City is 57.5125 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 35.4. This can be attributed to the strong community involvement and effective law enforcement measures in the area. However, it is important to note that there is still room for improvement in terms of reducing crime rates and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Morehead City Metro Area violent crime is 16.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Morehead City Metro Area property crime is 57.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Morehead City, 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.