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.

After viewing this page, if you find yourself needing more information on violent deaths in North Carolina, please review the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch data request policies and procedures for steps on how to make a custom data request.

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)
• 7/3/25: NC-VDRS Data Dashboard - Downloaded Aggregate Data File : Includes data for all indicators included in the NC-VDRS dashboard in a downloadable aggregate datafile to support further analysis of NC-VDRS data.
• 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

• 4/22/25: 2022 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 2.04 MB)
• 2021 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 2.30 MB)
• 2020 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 2.2 MB)
• 2019 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 4.5 MB)
• 2018 NC Violent Death Reporting System Annual Report (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Fact Sheets from the NC Violent Death Reporting System

Violent Death

Overall Violent Death

• 08/21/25: 2023 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 624 KB)
• 2022 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 668 KB)
• 2021 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 646 KB)
• 2020 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 226 KB)
• 2019 Violent Death Fact Sheet (PDF, 628 KB)

Firearm Violent Death

• 08/22/25: 2023 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 2.18 B)
• 2022 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 647 KB)
• 2021 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 626 KB)
• 2020 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 208 KB)
• 2019 Firearm Deaths in North Carolina (PDF, 612 KB)

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Suicide

Overall Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2023 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2022 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2021 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2020 Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2019 Suicide Fact Sheet

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Overall Black Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2023 Overall Black Suicide Fact Sheet

Rural and Urban Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2023 Rural and Urban Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2022 Rural and Urban Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2021 Rural and Urban Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2020 Rural and Urban Suicide Fact Sheet

Older Adult Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2019-2023 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2018-2022 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2017-2021 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2016-2020 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2015-2019 Older Adult Suicide Fact Sheet

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Veteran Suicide

• 08/22/25: Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2019-2023
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2018-2022
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2017-2021
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2016-2020
• Veteran Suicide in North Carolina, 2015-2019

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Youth Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2012-2021 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2011-2020 Youth Suicide Fact Sheet
• 2010-2019 Older Youth Suicide Fact Sheet

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Black Youth Suicide

• 08/22/25: 2023 Black Youth Suicide

Homicide

Overall Homicide

• 08/22/25: 2023 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 929 KB)
• 2022 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 698 KB)
• 2021 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 637 KB)
• 2020 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 590 KB)
• 2019 Homicide Fact Sheet (PDF, 617 KB)

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Youth Homicide

• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Youth Homicide (PDF, 654 KB)
• 2013-2022 Youth Homicide (PDF, 654 KB)
• 2012-2021 Youth Homicide (PDF, 604 KB)
• 2011-2020 Youth Homicide (PDF, 357 KB)

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Child Violence

• 08/22/25: 2023 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 659 KB)
• 2022 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 645 KB)
• 2021 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 645 KB)
• 2020 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 386 KB)
• 2019 Child Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 613 KB)

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Intimate Partner Violence

• 08/22/25 2023 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 813 KB)
• 2022 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 789 KB)
• 2021 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet (PDF, 677 KB)
• 2020 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet
• 2019 Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet

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Violent Deaths by Race

• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Violent Deaths Among American Indian Residents (PDF, 682 KB)
• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Violent Deaths Among African American Residents (PDF, 688 KB)
• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Violent Deaths Among Asians and Pacific Islanders Residents (PDF, 756 KB)
• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Violent Deaths Among Hispanics Residents (PDF, 729 KB)
• 08/22/25: 2014-2023 Violent Deaths Among White Residents (PDF, 1.27 MB)