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76%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
75%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
76%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Sunset Beach crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Sunset Beach crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Sunset Beach crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Sunset Beach crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSunset Beach/100k peopleNorth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)557 (estimate)2,4692,324
Murdern/an/an/a8.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a30.540.0
Robberyn/an/an/a54.966.1
Assaultn/an/an/a311.6268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)91 (estimate)405370
Burglaryn/an/an/a370.8269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,494.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a199.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)466 (estimate)2,0641,954

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The Sunset Beach crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sunset Beach 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

      • Sunset Beach crime rates are 76% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Sunset Beach are 75% lower than the national average
      • In Sunset Beach you have a 1 in 180 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Sunset Beach is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Sunset Beach has decreased by 7%

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        Daily Crime In Sunset Beach (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sunset Beach

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sunset Beach is 1 in 1094
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sunset Beach is 1 in 215
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Sunset Beach is 1 in 180

        Year Over Year Crime In Sunset Beach (per 100,000 people)

        Sunset Beach police department

        Item Sunset Beach North Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1414,511558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.84.83.3
        There are a total of 14 Sunset Beach police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.7% less than the North Carolina average and 16.5% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in North Carolina

        State Total offenders North Carolina /100K National /100K
        North Carolina26,293320266
        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.

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        Holden Beach, NC97857290347
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        Calabash, NC2,0571839321,115
        Briarcliffe Acres, SC5291989321,131
        Little River, SC9,6923461,6241,970
        Atlantic Beach, SC2376623,1113,773
        Sunset Beach, NC3,99491466557

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        Elk Ridge, UT3,99496755852
        Berne, IN3,9941688501,018
        Bloomfield Hills, MI3,99590588679
        Ely, NV3,9933421,7932,135
        Danielson, CT3,9961011,0071,108
        Sunset Beach, NC3,99491466557
        Source: The Sunset Beach, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.