Wayne County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,577 violent crimes and 14,778 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 138.4 per 100k residents, which is 30.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 338.0 per 100k, 106.6% 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 DAnnual Rate138.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,577 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate338.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,778 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,359 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate243.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,889 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,483 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 138.4 | D | 7577 | 106.2 | +30.3% |
| Property Crime | 338.0 | F | 14778 | 163.6 | +106.6% |
| Homicide | 3.7 | F | 55 | 0.5 | +590.6% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 90 | 3.5 | -20.5% |
| Robbery | 15.1 | F | 293 | 5.8 | +160.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.9 | F | 2428 | 22.3 | +83.7% |
| Burglary | 68.3 | F | 3359 | 24.0 | +184.3% |
| Larceny | 243.1 | F | 9889 | 116.4 | +108.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.6 | C | 1483 | 22.2 | +19.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Goldsboro Police Department
Goldsboro, NC