North Carolina 2002 Violent Crime Rate
2002 Violent Crime Rate in Largest Cities
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 5,000+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate |
| 1. | Lumberton | 1,535 |
| 2. | Dunn | 1,504 |
| 3. | Oxford | 1,346 |
| 4. | Wilmington | 1,273 |
| 5. | Hillsborough | 1,226 |
| 6. | Smithfield | 1,219 |
| 7. | Shelby | 1,172 |
| 8. | Selma | 1,129 |
| 9. | Kinston | 1,127 |
| 10. | Williamston | 1,060 |
Cities with Lowest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
Cities with Highest 2002 Violent Crime Rate (Population 500+)
| Rank | 2002 Violent Crime Rate |
| 1. | Chadbourn | 2,091 |
| 2. | Youngsville | 1,783 |
| 3. | Ocean Isle Beach | 1,591 |
| 4. | Plymouth | 1,555 |
| 5. | Lumberton | 1,535 |
| 6. | Dunn | 1,504 |
| 7. | Bladenboro | 1,408 |
| 8. | Oxford | 1,346 |
| 9. | East Spencer | 1,323 |
| 10. | Wilmington | 1,273 |