Sampson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sampson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 995 violent crimes and 1,789 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.7 per 100k residents, which is -48.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.9 per 100k, -7.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate54.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents995 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,789 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,346 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.7 | A | 995 | 106.2 | -48.5% |
| Property Crime | 151.9 | C | 1789 | 163.6 | -7.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 32 | 5.8 | +4.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 379 | 22.3 | -18.1% |
| Burglary | 30.4 | D | 353 | 24.0 | +26.4% |
| Larceny | 115.4 | C | 1346 | 116.4 | -0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 81 | 22.2 | -72.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, NC
Newton Grove Police Department
Newton Grove, NC