Johnston County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Johnston County in NC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,242 violent crimes and 7,111 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.3 per 100k residents, which is -3.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.5 per 100k, -11.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,242 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents754 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,111 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,558 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents483 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.3 | C | 3242 | 106.2 | -3.7% |
| Property Crime | 144.5 | B | 7111 | 163.6 | -11.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 80 | 3.5 | -49.8% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 147 | 5.8 | -69.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.8 | C | 754 | 22.3 | +6.9% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 1032 | 24.0 | -33.2% |
| Larceny | 118.3 | C | 5558 | 116.4 | +1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.2 | A | 483 | 22.2 | -54.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Smithfield Police Department
Smithfield, NC
Benson Police Department
Benson, NC
Clayton Police Department
Clayton, NC
Four Oaks Police Department
Four Oaks, NC
Pine Level Police Department
Pine Level, NC
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, NC
Selma Police Department
Selma, NC
Wilson's Mills Police Department
Wilson'S Mills, NC