Crime in North Carolina

This article refers to crime in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Statistics

In 2008 there were 415,810 crimes reported in North Carolina, including 605 murders.^[1] In 2014 there were 318,464 crimes reported, including 510 murders.^[1]

Between 2003 and 2012, there were an average of 15,255 vehicle thefts per year in North Carolina.^[2]

Policing

Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in North Carolina

In 2008, North Carolina had 504 state and local law enforcement agencies.^[3] Those agencies employed a total of 35,140 staff.^[3] Of the total staff, 23,442 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).^[3]

Police ratio

In 2008, North Carolina had 380 police officers per 100,000 residents, in which 254 are sworn officers.^[3]

Capital punishment laws

Main article: Capital punishment in North Carolina

Capital punishment is applied in this state.^[4]

References

State of North Carolina

Raleigh (capital)

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