The small town of Newport, NC, with its idyllic coastal setting and tight-knit community, has unfortunately been plagued by high crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Newport is at 28.2, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Newport have a higher chance of being a victim of a violent crime compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, property crime in Newport is also above the national average at 35.6, with the US average being 35.4. This trend is concerning and has led to increased concern and efforts from both law enforcement and the community to address and reduce crime in the area. Despite these challenges, the residents of Newport remain resilient and determined to make their town a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport (zip 28570) violent crime is 28.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport (zip 28570) property crime is 35.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newport, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Havelock, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Havelock, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.