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North Carolina

Southern Hospitality in the Tar Heel State

A Message from the Governor

Governor Cooper is honored to serve as North Carolina’s Governor. He understands the challenges facing our families and communities and wants to build a North Carolina that works for everyone.

Governor Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper

About North Carolina

North Carolina, often known as the “Tar Heel State,” is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and a diverse range of experiences, North Carolina offers something for everyone, from picturesque mountain landscapes to vibrant coastal communities.

North Carolina’s landscapes are incredibly diverse. The state is home to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, which offer hiking, camping, and breathtaking views along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Outer Banks, a string of barrier islands, provide stunning beaches and opportunities for water sports.

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Crimes Overview

North Carolina has a murder crime rate slightly higher than the national average, but its rape and assault crime rates are lower. Robbery is less of a concern in the state compared to the national average. However, North Carolina faces challenges with burglary, arson, vandalism, theft, and drug offenses, which are higher than the national average.

On a positive note, motor vehicle theft and identity theft rates are lower in the state. Addressing drug offenses and weapon law violations remains a key focus in North Carolina’s crime prevention efforts.

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North Carolina Crime Rates by City

Aberdeen

Ahoskie

Albemarle

Angier

Apex

Archdale

Asheboro

Asheville

Atlantic Beach

Ayden

Beaufort

Belhaven

Benson

Bessemer City

Beulaville

Biltmore Forest

Biscoe

Black Mountain

Blowing Rock

Boone

Brevard

Broadway

Bunn

Burgaw

Burlington

Butner

Cape Carteret

Carolina Beach

Carrboro

Carthage

Cary

Chadbourn

Chapel Hill

Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Cherryville

China Grove

Clayton

Clinton

Coats

Columbus

Concord

Conover

Cooleemee

Cornelius

Creedmoor

Dallas

Davidson

Dobson

Drexel

Duck

Dunn

Durham

East Spencer

Eden

Edenton

Elizabeth City

Elizabethtown

Elkin

Elon

Emerald Isle

Enfield

Erwin

Fair Bluff

Fairmont

Farmville

Fayetteville

Fletcher

Forest City

Four Oaks

Franklin

Franklinton

Fuquay-Varina

Garner

Gastonia

Gibsonville

Goldsboro

Graham

Granite Falls

Greensboro

Greenville

Grifton

Havelock

Haw River

Henderson

Hendersonville

Hickory

Highlands

High Point

Hillsborough

Holden Beach

Holly Ridge

Holly Springs

Hope Mills

Hudson

Huntersville

Indian Beach

Jacksonville

Jefferson

Jonesville

Kannapolis

Kenansville

Kernersville

Kill Devil Hills

King

Kings Mountain

Kinston

Kitty Hawk

Knightdale

Laurinburg

Lenoir

Lexington

Lillington

Lincolnton

Long View

Louisburg

Lowell

Lumberton

Madison

Maggie Valley

Manteo

Marion

Marshville

Matthews

Maxton

Mayodan

Mebane

Mint Hill

Monroe

Mooresville

Morehead City

Morrisville

Mount Gilead

Mount Holly

Mount Olive

Murfreesboro

Nags Head

New Bern

Newland

Newport

Newton

North Topsail Beach

North Wilkesboro

Oak Island

Oxford

Pinehurst

Pine Knoll Shores

Pine Level

Pineville

Pittsboro

Plymouth

Raeford

Raleigh

Ranlo

Red Springs

Reidsville

Richlands

Roanoke Rapids

Robbins

Robersonville

Rockingham

Rockwell

Rocky Mount

Rolesville

Rowland

Roxboro

Rutherfordton

Salisbury

Scotland Neck

Selma

Sharpsburg

Shelby

Smithfield

Snow Hill

Southern Pines

Southern Shores

Spencer

Spring Lake

Spruce Pine

Stallings

Stantonsburg

Statesville

Stoneville

Surf City

Swansboro

Sylva

Tabor City

Taylorsville

Taylortown

Thomasville

Trent Woods

Troutman

Troy

Tryon

Valdese

Wadesboro

Wake Forest

Wallace

Washington

Waxhaw

Waynesville

Weldon

Wendell

West Jefferson

Whispering Pines

White Lake

Whiteville

Wilkesboro

Williamston

Wilmington

Wilson

Windsor

Wingate

Winston-Salem

Winterville

Woodfin

Wrightsville Beach

Yadkinville

Youngsville

Zebulon

Metropolitan Counties

Alamance

Alexander

Buncombe

Burke

Cabarrus

Caldwell

Camden

Catawba

Chatham

Craven

Currituck

Davidson

Durham

Forsyth

Franklin

Gaston

Granville

Guilford

Harnett

Haywood

Henderson

Iredell

Johnston

Lincoln

Madison

New Hanover

Orange

Pamlico

Person

Pitt

Rockingham

Rowan

Union

Wake

Wayne

Yadkin

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Ashe

Avery

Bertie

Bladen

Carteret

Caswell

Cherokee

Chowan

Cleveland

Dare

Duplin

Greene

Halifax

Hertford

Macon

Martin

McDowell

Montgomery

Moore

Pasquotank

Polk

Richmond

Robeson

Rutherford

Sampson

Scotland

Surry

Swain

Transylvania

Tyrrell

Vance

Warren

Watauga

Wilkes

Wilson

Yancey