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.

• NC-VDRS Policy (PDF, 254 KB)
• NC-VDRS Data Use Request Form (PDF, 293 KB)
• NC-VDRS General Use Dataset Codebook (PDF, 310 KB)
• NC-VDRS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (PDF, 310 KB)
• NC-VDRS YouTube Channel: How-to’s, presentations, and more
• Selected Projects Using North Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS) Data (PDF, 378 KB)

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

• 05/17/22 2019 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 4.5 MB)
• 2018 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• 2017 N.C. Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• 2016 N.C. Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• 2015 N.C. Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 1.6 MB)

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Fact Sheets from the NC Violent Death Reporting System

Violent Death

Overall Violent Death

• 10/22/21: 2019 Violent Death Fact Sheet
• 2018 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 277 KB)
• 2017 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 290 KB)
• 2016 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 173 KB)
• 2015 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 185 KB)

Firearm Violent Death

• 10/22/21: 2019 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina
• 2018 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina
• 2017 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 332 KB)
• 2016 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 202 KB)
• 2015 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 156 KB)

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Suicide

Overall Suicide

• 11/08/21: 2019 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2018 Suicide Fact Sheet
• Self-Harm and Suicide in North Carolina, Jan. 2014-Oct. 2015 (PDF, 277 KB)
  
• 2017 Suicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 206 KB)
• 2016 Suicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 166 KB)
• 2015 Suicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 130 KB)

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Older Adult Suicide

• 11/08/21: 2015-2019 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2014-2018 Elder Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2013-2017 Elder Suicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 217 KB)

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Veteran Suicide

• 11/08/21: Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2015-2019
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2014-2018 (PDF, 305 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2013-2017 (PDF, 243 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2012-2016 (PDF, 229 KB)
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2011-2015 (PDF, 198 KB)

Youth Suicide

• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Older Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2009-2018 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2008-2017 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 205 KB)

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Homicide

Overall Homicide

• 10/22/21: 2019 Homicide Fact Sheet
• 2018 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 361 KB)
• 2017 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 230 KB)
• 2016 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 213 KB)
• 2015 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 182 KB)

Youth Homicide

• 10/22/21: 2010-2019 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 355 KB)
• 2009-2018 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 355 KB)
• 2008-2017 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 218 KB)
• 2007-2016 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 184 KB)
• 2006-2015 Youth Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 183 KB)

Child Violence

• 10/22/21: 2019 Child Violence Fact Sheet
• 2018 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 507 KB)
• 2017 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 286 KB)
• 2016 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 215 KB)
• 2015 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 193 KB)

Intimate Partner Violence

• 10/22/21: 2019 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet
• 2018 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 562 KB)
• 2017 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 251 KB)
• 2016 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 192 KB)
• 2015 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 156 KB)

Violent Deaths by Race - Updated 11/08/21

• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Violent Deaths Among African Americans
• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Violent Deaths Among Indians
• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Violent Deaths Among Asians and Pacific Islanders
• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Violent Deaths Among Hispanics
• 11/08/21: 2010-2019 Violent Deaths Among Whites
• 2009-2018 Violent Deaths Among African Americans (PDF, 376 KB)
• 2009-2018 Violent Deaths Among American Indians (PDF, 372 KB)
• 2009-2018 Violent Deaths Among Asians and Pacific Islanders (PDF, 378 KB)
• 2009-2018 Violent Deaths Among Hispanics (PDF, 374 KB)
• 2009-2018 Violent Deaths Among Whites (PDF, 375 KB)

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County Level Data from the NC Violent Death Reporting System - New 11/09/21

• Buncombe County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Cabarrus County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Cumberland County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Durham County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Forsyth County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Gaston County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Guilford County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Iredell County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Johnston County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Mecklenburg County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• New Hanover County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Pitt County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Robeson County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Union County Violent Deaths 2010-2019
• Wake County Violent Deaths 2010-2019

 Archived County Level Data

Report from the National Violent Death Reporting System

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For reports and fact sheets from prior years, please contact staff from the NC-VDRS in the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Surveillance Unit.

 

Updated: 5/17/2022