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Crime & Safety in Wrightsville Beach, NC

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

Wrightsville Beach has a violent crime rate of 1,176 per 100,000 residents, 210% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 823.5 per 100,000, robbery at 78.4, rape at 274.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,765 per 100,000, 92% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,020, burglary at 588, vehicle theft at 157 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Wrightsville Beach receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Wrightsville Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,176.5/100K
210% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape274.5/100K
Robbery78.4/100K
Assault823.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,764.7/100K
92% above US avg
Burglary588.2/100K
Theft3,019.6/100K
Vehicle Theft156.9/100K
Arson39.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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