Lenoir County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lenoir County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,289 violent crimes and 3,619 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 453.7 per 100k residents, which is +327.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 625.9 per 100k, +282.5% above 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 FAnnual Rate453.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,289 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate62.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents619 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate625.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,619 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate130.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents840 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate443.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,492 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 453.7 | F | 3289 | 106.2 | +327.2% |
| Property Crime | 625.9 | F | 3619 | 163.6 | +282.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 41 | 3.5 | +47.6% |
| Robbery | 31.3 | F | 68 | 5.8 | +437.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 62.6 | F | 619 | 22.3 | +181.2% |
| Burglary | 130.4 | F | 840 | 24.0 | +442.6% |
| Larceny | 443.3 | F | 2492 | 116.4 | +280.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.1 | C | 218 | 22.2 | +17.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kinston Police Department
Kinston, NC