Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Violent Death Data
Violence, whether from assault or self-inflicted, takes the lives of more than five North Carolinians every day (2020). The North Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS) provides detailed information on violent deaths to not only understand the “who, when, where, and how” but also “why” these deaths occurred. These surveillance data can improve understanding of the causes and circumstances of violent deaths to inform and tailor violence prevention in the state.
NC Violent Death Reporting System Data Dashboard
- NC-VDRS Data Dashboard to query and visualize data on overall violent deaths, homicides, suicides, and firearm-related deaths.
NC Violent Death Reporting System Data Users Toolkit
This NC-VDRS toolkit was created to help users as they navigate the data and conduct their research. To submit a data request, please review and the sign the Data Release Policy and the Data Use Agreement posted below.
For reports and fact sheets from prior years, please contact staff from the NC-VDRS in the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Surveillance Unit.
Reports from the NC Violent Death Reporting System
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Fact Sheets from the NC Violent Death Reporting System
Violent Death
Overall Violent Death
Firearm Violent Death
Archive
Suicide
Overall Suicide
Archive
Older Adult Suicide
Archive
Veteran Suicide
Youth Suicide
Archive
Homicide
Overall Homicide
Youth Homicide
Child Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Violent Deaths by Race - Updated 11/08/21
Archive
- 2014 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 164 KB)
- 2014 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 211 KB)
- 2005-2014 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 218 KB)
- 2014 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 216 KB)
- 2013 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 169 KB)
- 2013 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 275 KB)
- 2012 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 275 KB)
- 2004-2013 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 257 KB)
- 2013 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 258 KB)
- 2012 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 457 KB)
- 2008-2017 Violent Deaths Among African Americans (PDF, 218 KB)
- 2008-2017 Violent Deaths Among American Indians (PDF, 218 KB)
- 2008-2017 Violent Deaths Among Asians and Pacific Islanders (PDF, 201 KB)
- 2008-2017 Violent Deaths Among Hispanics (PDF, 292 KB)
- 2008-2017 Violent Deaths Among Whites (PDF, 222 KB)
- 2007-2016 Violent Deaths Among African Americans (PDF, 196 KB)
- 2007-2016 Violent Deaths Among American Indians (PDF, 191 KB)
- 2007-2016 Violent Deaths Among Asians and Pacific Islanders (PDF, 186 KB)
- 2007-2016 Violent Deaths Among Whites (PDF, 198 KB)
County Level Data from the NC Violent Death Reporting System - New 11/09/21
Archived County Level Data
2009-2018
- Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 377 KB)
- Cabarrus County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 375 KB)
- Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 377 KB)
- Durham County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 373 KB)
- Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 376 KB)
- Gaston County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 376 KB)
- Guilford County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 375 KB)
- Iredell County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 377 KB)
- Johnston County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 350 KB)
- Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 377 KB)
- New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 377 KB)
- Pitt County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 375 KB)
- Robeson County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 586 KB)
- Union County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 378 KB)
- Wake County Violent Deaths 2009-2018 (PDF, 381 KB)
2008-2017
- Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 263 KB)
- Cabarrus County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 259 KB)
- Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 306 KB)
- Durham County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 247 KB)
- Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 259 KB)
- Gaston County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 248 KB)
- Guilford County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 294 KB)
- Harnett County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 248 KB)
- Iredell County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 246 KB)
- Johnston County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 225 KB)
- Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 246 KB)
- New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 247 KB)
- Pitt County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 248 KB)
- Robeson County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 247 KB)
- Union County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 246 KB)
- Wake County Violent Deaths 2008-2017 (PDF, 260 KB)
2007-2016
- Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 191 KB)
- Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 189 KB)
- Durham County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 190 KB)
- Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 189 KB)
- Guilford County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 190 KB)
- Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (PDF, 188 KB)
- New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (NC-VDRS) (PDF, 191 KB)
- Pitt County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (NC-VDRS) (PDF, 200 KB)
- Robeson County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (NC-VDRS) (PDF, 203 KB)
- Wake County Violent Deaths 2007-2016 (N-CVDRS) (PDF, 200 KB)
2006-2015
- Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
- Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 195 KB)
- Durham County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 195 KB)
- Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 195 KB)
- Guilford County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
- Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
- New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
- Pitt County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 195 KB)
- Robeson County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
- Wake County Violent Deaths 2006-2015 (PDF, 196 KB)
2005-2014
- Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 212 KB)
- Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Durham County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Guilford County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 211 KB)
- New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 211 KB)
- Pitt County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Robeson County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
- Wake County Violent Deaths 2005-2014 (PDF, 210 KB)
Report from the National Violent Death Reporting System
Archive
For reports and fact sheets from prior years, please contact staff from the NC-VDRS in the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Surveillance Unit.