Dare County, located in North Carolina, has seen a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 17.9, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the county does have a higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 62 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the county's growing population, as well as its status as a popular tourist destination. Despite this, Dare County remains a relatively safe place to live, with a lower likelihood of experiencing violent crime compared to other areas in the US. The county's law enforcement and community efforts to prevent and reduce crime have contributed to its overall safety and reputation.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dare County violent crime is 17.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Dare County property crime is 62.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dare, 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.