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City-Data.com crime index in Bethel, NC compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Bethel, NC

The 2016 crime rate in Bethel, NC is 133 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.8 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 60.2% U.S. cities. The 2016 Bethel crime rate rose by 225% compared to 2015. In the last 5 years Bethel has seen decreasing violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Bethel, NC is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Bethel:

133.3
Robersonville:

124.6
Tarboro:

259.5
Greenville:

285.1
Pinetops:

17.5
Williamston:

661.6
Farmville:

338.4
Winterville:

96.1
Scotland Neck:

188.0
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Bethel by year

Type

2009

2010

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		2
(114.9)		2
(126.8)		2
(123.2)		1
(61.5)		1
(61.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		6
(344.6)		2
(126.8)		10
(616.1)		3
(184.6)		6
(368.8)		1
(61.3)		4
(245.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(57.4)		4
(253.6)		5
(308.1)		1
(61.5)		2
(122.9)		1
(61.3)		5
(307.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		46
(2,642)		30
(1,902)		44
(2,711)		44
(2,708)		34
(2,090)		10
(612.7)		16
(982.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(172.3)		0
(0.0)		2
(123.2)		2
(123.1)		2
(122.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(57.4)		1
(63.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index226.9157.3349.4300.9194.241.1133.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Bethel, North Carolina as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bethel is 235 to 1.



Violent crime rate in 2016
Bethel:

153.6
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Bethel:

30.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Bethel:

215.1
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Bethel:

246.2
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Bethel:

431.3
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2010
Bethel:

126.8
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Bethel:

229.8
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Bethel:

172.5
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Bethel:

273.5
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Bethel:

414.9
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Bethel:

506.7
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2016
Bethel:

119.8
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Bethel:

42.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Bethel:

147.5
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Bethel:

166.2
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Bethel:

215.7
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2010
Bethel:

145.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Bethel:

169.4
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Bethel:

359.4
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Bethel:

240.1
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Bethel:

243.0
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Bethel:

152.0
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.86
North Carolina average:

2.27

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
North Carolina average:

2.31

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
North Carolina average:

2.30

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
North Carolina average:

2.33

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
North Carolina average:

2.36

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.07
North Carolina average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.45
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.07
North Carolina average:

2.41

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.08
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.08
North Carolina average:

2.37

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.13
North Carolina average:

2.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.17
North Carolina average:

2.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.03
North Carolina average:

2.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.98
North Carolina average:

2.38

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 5 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.48
North Carolina average:

2.42

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 3 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.92
North Carolina average:

2.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 5 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.10
North Carolina average:

2.43

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 5 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.28
North Carolina average:

2.43

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Bethel, NC
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers

Zip codes: 27812.

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