It would be fair to say you can feel pretty safe in Kill Devil Hills, even during the height of the tourist season, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore basic precautions.

The overall crime rate in Kill Devil Hills is just slightly higher than the national average, but the bulk of the crimes in Kill Devil Hills are property crimes, rather than violent crimes. There were no violent crimes reported in 2003 at all.

Therefore, it’s safe to assume that your personal safety is not in jeopardy while visiting Kill Devil hills, but you want to be aware of the safety of your items, such as your purse, your car, and your belongings.

For travelers to Kill Devil Hills, the trickiest time to visit is when everyone else is visiting. It’s easier for a crime to be perpetrated against your car if there are lots of people around. If your jostled on the beach or on the street, you might not realize someone has pick pocketed you or taken your purse. Therefore, take some basic precautions when traveling to Kill Devil Hills during the busy summer months.

*Be sure to always lock your car and – if possible – store belongings in the trunk or very back (and hopefully concealed) part of your car.

*If you change into different gear, or help your children change at the the car, don’t put personal belongings that might be enticing on the top of the car or elsewhere someone can see it. Once you leave the car, you might have unwittingly invited a criminal back your car.

*Always keep your hotel room locked and if you have valuables with you, keep them in the hotel safe.