Clayton, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clayton Police Department serves the city of Clayton, NC in Johnston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,055 violent crimes and 2,457 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.4 per 100k residents, which is 30.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.4 per 100k, 62.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate74.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,055 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,457 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,100 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.4 | B | 1055 | 106.2 | -30.0% |
| Property Crime | 61.4 | A | 2457 | 163.6 | -62.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 149 | 22.3 | -12.8% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 210 | 24.0 | -59.6% |
| Larceny | 35.6 | A | 2100 | 116.4 | -69.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.2 | B | 134 | 22.2 | -27.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 0 miles | D 151.7 | F 415.2 | Violent: 104.0% higher Property: 576.0% higher |
| Four Oaks | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pine Level | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 87.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.4% higher |
| Princeton | 0 miles | A 68.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 7.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Wilson'S Mills | 0 miles | A 35.2 | B 140.9 | Violent: 52.6% lower Property: 129.4% higher |