Halifax County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Halifax County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,675 violent crimes and 3,860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 214.9 per 100k residents, which is +102.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.2 per 100k, -0.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate214.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,675 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,860 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate75.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,636 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 214.9 | F | 1675 | 106.2 | +102.4% |
| Property Crime | 163.2 | C | 3860 | 163.6 | -0.2% |
| Homicide | 22.4 | F | 34 | 0.5 | +4100.7% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 58 | 3.5 | -51.9% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 175 | 5.8 | -12.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 111.0 | F | 580 | 22.3 | +398.6% |
| Burglary | 54.4 | F | 964 | 24.0 | +126.2% |
| Larceny | 75.2 | A | 2636 | 116.4 | -35.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.7 | D | 226 | 22.2 | +52.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Enfield Police Department
Enfield, NC
Roanoke Rapids Police Department
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Scotland Neck Police Department
Scotland Neck, NC
Weldon Police Department
Weldon, NC