Wayne County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,186 violent crimes and 9,005 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 221.1 per 100k residents, which is +108.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 563.3 per 100k, +244.3% 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 Rate221.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,186 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate72.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,549 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate563.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,005 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate103.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,565 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate424.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,843 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 221.1 | F | 4186 | 106.2 | +108.1% |
| Property Crime | 563.3 | F | 9005 | 163.6 | +244.3% |
| Homicide | 6.1 | F | 35 | 0.5 | +1037.3% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 53 | 3.5 | -14.3% |
| Robbery | 30.3 | F | 224 | 5.8 | +420.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 72.7 | F | 1549 | 22.3 | +226.6% |
| Burglary | 103.0 | F | 1565 | 24.0 | +328.5% |
| Larceny | 424.0 | F | 6843 | 116.4 | +264.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.3 | F | 579 | 22.2 | +63.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Goldsboro Police Department
Goldsboro, NC