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Crime & Safety in Nags Head, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Nags Head has a violent crime rate of 607 per 100,000 residents, 60% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 438.7 per 100,000, robbery at 33.8, rape at 67.5. The murder rate is 67.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,611 per 100,000, 84% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,734, burglary at 776, vehicle theft at 101 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Nags Head receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Nags Head vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent607.5/100K
60% above US avg
Murder67.5/100K
971% above US avg
Rape67.5/100K
Robbery33.8/100K
Assault438.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,611.2/100K
84% above US avg
Burglary776.2/100K
Theft2,733.7/100K
Vehicle Theft101.3/100K
Arson33.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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