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My DH and I are interested in Swansboro for several reasons. But upon reading some data on other sites, I have noticed bad ratings for crime, with the majority being theft/robberies. This is upsetting to me, as other communities listed on that site get better ratings for police protection and less crime. Can anyone shed some light on this subject for me? Thanks.
My DH and I are interested in Swansboro for several reasons. But upon reading some data on other sites, I have noticed bad ratings for crime, with the majority being theft/robberies. This is upsetting to me, as other communities listed on that site get better ratings for police protection and less crime. Can anyone shed some light on this subject for me? Thanks.
I don't see anything exceptionally bad about the crime statistics, compared to other beach-side communities. I am looking at City-Data's profile for Swansboro, and it has an index of 381, which is a little higher than the national average of 306.
But you have to understand that the incorporated area of Swansboro is just a skinny strip along Highway 24. It covers most of the commercial businesses in town, and the town handles many tourists and transients from the base. So, there is shoplifting and theft from cars, etc. The statistics the OP saw probably represent this area, which is over-weighted with commercial properties and does not include the unincorporated parts of Swansboro.
You might contact the police for more recent crime statistics. In addition, many places with Swansboro addresses are covered by the Onslow County Sheriff's Department. The outlying areas probably have less crime but that is covered in Onslow County statistics. There are also gated communities if you think that might help. I think you would enjoy living in Swansboro, but if you plan to be away from the home a lot, I would invest in a security system.
Last edited by goldenage1; 04-23-2014 at 07:12 AM..
Good observation GA...the commercial component of transient, beach type towns are always going to be a little higher in crime stats.
I always used to use this example...in Myrtle Beach for decades, it was seemingly a rite of passage for kids to get picked up doing something wrong (underage drinking, property crime, etc...) while they were there on vacation. And of course they would do it in the commercial areas.
That doesn't mean it wasn't safe. It means people let their guard down and do stupid things...especially when alcohol is involved. More DUI's...that kind of stuff. Folks that move to the coast should expect that when looking at crime stats. What you are really concerned about is violent crimes.
More DUI's...that kind of stuff. Folks that move to the coast should expect that when looking at crime stats. What you are really concerned about is violent crimes.
True. We don't have a lot of random violence like the bigger cities. There are few muggings or home invasions. Where there have been murders, they result from people who know each other getting into fights.
The average citizen does not really have to worry.
The worst crime in Swansboro (city limits) is graffiti under the bridge and loitering by high school kids. Other than that it's probably one of the safest towns in America.
The worst crime in Swansboro (city limits) is graffiti under the bridge and loitering by high school kids. Other than that it's probably one of the safest towns in America.
Now Hubert is a different story...
That's the crime that you're reading about from being incorporated into the town.
I am, I think... if you think I am who I am. And, though I have no idea who you are, it wouldn't be hard to know who I am as my family name USED TO BE pretty well known there several years ago.
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