Washington County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Washington County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 502 violent crimes and 513 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 248.4 per 100k residents, which is +133.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 124.2 per 100k, -24.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 F
Annual Rate248.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime248.4F502106.2+133.8%
Property Crime124.2B513163.6-24.1%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A113.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A155.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A16522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A18424.0-100.0%
Larceny124.2C282116.4+6.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Plymouth Police Department

Plymouth, NC