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Benson, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Benson Police Department serves the city of Benson, NC in Johnston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 766 violent crimes and 920 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 317.4 per 100k residents, which is 198.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 294.7 per 100k, 80.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate317.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate294.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents920 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate249.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents647 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime317.4F766106.2+198.8%
Property Crime294.7F920163.6+80.1%
Aggravated Assault68.0F16322.3+205.6%
Burglary45.3F19824.0+88.7%
Larceny249.4F647116.4+114.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Smithfield 14 miles
D 151.7
F 415.2
Violent: 52.2% lower
Property: 40.9% higher
Clayton 14 miles
B 74.4
A 61.4
Violent: 76.6% lower
Property: 79.2% lower
Four Oaks 14 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Pine Level 14 miles
N/A 0.0
A 87.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 70.3% lower
Princeton 14 miles
A 68.9
N/A 0.0
Violent: 78.3% lower
Property: N/A