A
49%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
49%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
49%
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.
Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove 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 Walnut Cove crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWalnut Cove/100k peopleNorth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,172 (estimate)2,4562,281
Murdern/an/an/a7.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a28.238.0
Robberyn/an/an/a51.866.5
Assaultn/an/an/a303.5264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)187 (estimate)391364
Burglaryn/an/an/a355.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,447.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a261.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)985 (estimate)2,0651,917

Walnut Cove crime map



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

      • Walnut Cove crime rates are 49% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Walnut Cove are 49% lower than the national average
      • In Walnut Cove you have a 1 in 86 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Walnut Cove is safer than 64% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Walnut Cove has increased by 10%

      Walnut Cove, NC Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in North Carolina has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in North Carolina has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Walnut Cove each year?
      • 4. Is the Walnut Cove crime rate higher or lower than the North Carolina average?
      • 5. Walnut Cove is safer than 79% of all other cities in North Carolina.
       
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      Daily Crime In Walnut Cove (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Walnut Cove

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Walnut Cove is 1 in 537
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Walnut Cove is 1 in 102
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Walnut Cove is 1 in 86

      Year Over Year Crime In Walnut Cove (per 100,000 people)

      Walnut Cove police department

      Item Walnut Cove North Carolina National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)614,511558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.24.83.3
      There are a total of 6 Walnut Cove police officers. This results in 4.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.5% less than the North Carolina average and 28.6% 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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      Walnut Cove, NC2,0881879851,172

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      Walnut Cove, NC2,0881879851,172
      Source: The Walnut Cove, 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.