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.
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.
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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Cities of North Carolina
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