Zip 27909 (Elizabeth City, NC) Crime

Elizabeth City, NC (27909) has an above average rate of violent crime, at 39.1 compared to the US average of 22.7. The rate of property crime in Elizabeth City is also higher than the national average, at 48.5 compared to 35.4 nationally. These statistics indicate that Elizabeth City has a higher rate of both violent and property crime. Residents should remain vigilant in protecting their homes and belongings, as well as take precautions for personal safety when out in public.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Elizabeth City (zip 27909) violent crime is 39.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Elizabeth City (zip 27909) property crime is 48.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Elizabeth City, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Elizabeth City, NC Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	712.4	5.7	22.8	256.5	427.4	4633.3	1419	3003.4	210.9
2001	846.7	0	34.3	171.6	640.7	4651	1109.8	3163.6	377.6
2002	838.6	5.6	22.5	236.4	574.1	5487.7	1204.5	4024.3	258.9
2003	866	11.5	40.1	292.5	521.9	5781.1	1554.3	3963.1	263.8
2004	767.5	11.2	50.4	235.3	470.6	6274.5	1563	4403.4	308.1
2005	800.8	11	27.6	215.4	546.7	6124.7	1546.4	4164.1	414.2
2008	782.3	0	30.3	277.6	474.4	4587.9	1090.2	3356.4	141.3
2009	633.5	0	44.2	167	422.3	3864.9	962.5	2759.9	142.4
2010	576.9	19.2	19.2	144.2	394.2	3711.4	1000	2615.3	96.1
2011	502.1	0	15.9	95.1	391.1	3964.1	1035.9	2859.4	68.7
2013		10.9	32.6	135.9	413.2	3930.4	1310.1	2478.9	141.3
2014	501	5.5	16.5	121.1	357.9	4382.8	1376.5	2934.7	71.6
2016	711.4	11.2	33.6	196.1	470.5	4677.3	1193.1	3372.2	112
2017		5.6		129.2	567.4	4611.8	1056.1	3415.3	140.4
2018		17		79.4	442.5	5326.5	1179.9	3908.3	238.2
2019	510.8	5.7	57.4	91.8	355.8	4373.3	1394.6	2686	292.7

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Elizabeth City, NC	510.8	4,373.3	20,801	1	2019
Hertford, NC	616.4	3,556.2	2,170	15	2019
Edenton, NC	842.2	3,131.1	5,060	26	2019
Chesapeake, VA	456.3	2,273.5	227,531	27	2019
Duck, NC	0.0	5,384.6	374	28	2019
Southern Shores, NC	34.0	646.3	2,748	31	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Elizabeth City, NC	510.8	4,373.3	20,801	1	2019
Poquoson, VA	189.7	750.5	12,132	58	2019
Williamsburg, VA	147.0	1,316.4	14,236	72	2019
Roanoke Rapids, NC	891.7	4,918.5	16,775	79	2019
Winterville, NC	90.7	866.8	4,886	83	2019
Petersburg, VA	748.2	3,306.4	32,682	89	2019

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Lorraine · Elizabeth City, NC

Do Not Move to Elizabeth City

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Elizabeth City for 17 years. It is a depressed area with very little to offer. The schools are very poor, and the crime rate is through the roof. My home was More

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