Halifax County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Halifax County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,231 violent crimes and 5,205 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 177.0 per 100k residents, which is 66.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.1 per 100k, 11.3% 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 Rate177.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,231 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents815 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,205 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,406 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,375 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 177.0 | F | 2231 | 106.2 | +66.7% |
| Property Crime | 145.1 | B | 5205 | 163.6 | -11.3% |
| Homicide | 17.9 | F | 51 | 0.5 | +3260.5% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 108 | 3.5 | -41.0% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 219 | 5.8 | -17.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 90.2 | F | 815 | 22.3 | +305.4% |
| Burglary | 46.4 | F | 1406 | 24.0 | +93.1% |
| Larceny | 67.4 | A | 3375 | 116.4 | -42.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.6 | D | 377 | 22.2 | +38.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Halifax County Sheriff's Office
Enfield Police Department
Enfield, NC
Roanoke Rapids Police Department
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Scotland Neck Police Department
Scotland Neck, NC
Weldon Police Department
Weldon, NC