Ocracoke, North Carolina, a small island located in the Outer Banks, is known for its beautiful beaches and quaint charm. However, in recent years, the town has been plagued by a rise in crime. According to
, the violent crime rate in Ocracoke is 22.1, just below the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in this town is also significantly higher than the US average, at 61.2 compared to 35.4. These crimes include theft, burglary, and vandalism. This increase in crime has caused concern among residents and has led to the implementation of more security measures in the community. Despite these troubling statistics, Ocracoke remains a popular tourist destination, with visitors advised to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ocracoke violent crime is 22.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Ocracoke property crime is 61.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ocracoke, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Belhaven, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Belhaven, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.