Elizabethtown, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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151%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

112%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

159%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Elizabethtown_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	186	n/a (estimate)	5,734	2,456	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	61.7	7.9	5.7
Rape	5	n/a	154.1	28.2	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	92.5	51.8	66.5
Assault	15	n/a	462.4	303.5	264.1
Violent crime	25	n/a (estimate)	771	391	364
Burglary	28	n/a	863.1	355.3	250.7
Theft	119	n/a	3,668.3	1,447.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	14	n/a	431.6	261.8	318.7
Property crime	161	n/a (estimate)	4,963	2,065	1,917

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Elizabethtown crime map

The Elizabethtown crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Elizabethtown as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Elizabethtown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Elizabethtown crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Elizabethtown crime rates are 151% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Elizabethtown are 112% higher than the national average
In Elizabethtown you have a 1 in 18 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Elizabethtown is safer than 47% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Elizabethtown has increased by 262%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Elizabethtown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 130

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 21

The chance of being a victim of crime in Elizabethtown is 1 in 18

Year Over Year Crime In Elizabethtown (per 100,000 people)

Elizabethtown police department

Item	Elizabethtown	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	17	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.7	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 17 Elizabethtown police officers. This results in 4.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.9% less than the North Carolina average and 45.6% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Garland, NC	1,166	198	1,045	1,243
Bladenboro, NC	2,063	207	1,095	1,302
White Lake, NC	978	258	1,361	1,619
White Oak, NC	251	378	1,997	2,375
Tar Heel, NC	122	474	2,503	2,976
Dublin, NC	380	494	2,611	3,105
Butters, NC	153	496	2,620	3,116
Elizabethtown, NC	3,424	771	4,963	5,734

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Vicksburg, MI	3,425	180	1,727	1,907
Houston, MS	3,426	120	941	1,062
Windsor, NC	3,422	334	1,426	1,759
Benton City, WA	3,422	231	1,872	2,103
Riverside, MO	3,422	546	6,579	7,126
Elizabethtown, NC	3,424	771	4,963	5,734

Source: The Elizabethtown, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.