Pitt County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pitt County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,236 violent crimes and 14,043 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.4 per 100k residents, which is +21.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 152.2 per 100k, -7.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate129.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,236 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,068 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate152.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,043 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,830 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,433 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents693 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.4 | D | 11236 | 106.2 | +21.9% |
| Property Crime | 152.2 | C | 14043 | 163.6 | -7.0% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 48 | 0.5 | -47.9% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 152 | 3.5 | -84.3% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 410 | 5.8 | -66.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.3 | F | 2068 | 22.3 | +103.3% |
| Burglary | 19.5 | B | 1830 | 24.0 | -18.7% |
| Larceny | 118.0 | C | 11433 | 116.4 | +1.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 693 | 22.2 | -57.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ayden Police Department
Ayden, NC
Farmville Police Department
Farmville, NC
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, NC
Winterville Police Department
Winterville, NC