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Is Havelock, North Carolina Safe?

Population 17,430 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,430, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Havelock earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,602 per 100K.

Havelock Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHavelockNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1978.82053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1602.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate256.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

230.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1979/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Havelock

Violent crime in Havelock is close to the national average. The rate of 325.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1978.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,602 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Havelock Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary346
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,602
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft256
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Havelock Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Havelock
325.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Havelock
1978.8
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Havelock Safety

Is Havelock safe?
Not especially. Havelock earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Havelock?
230.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1978.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Havelock safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Havelock's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,602 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Havelock?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Havelock generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Havelock police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Havelock?
No. Crime in Havelock has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Havelock compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Havelock ranks behind about 66% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Havelock to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Havelock?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.4 per-thousand rate put Havelock below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Havelock?
325.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (75), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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