Wilson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wilson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,565 violent crimes and 6,788 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.2 per 100k residents, which is -40.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.3 per 100k, -23.4% below 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 AAnnual Rate63.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,565 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents986 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,788 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,974 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.2 | A | 3565 | 106.2 | -40.5% |
| Property Crime | 125.3 | B | 6788 | 163.6 | -23.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -70.2% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 227 | 5.8 | -81.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 986 | 22.3 | -19.6% |
| Burglary | 19.0 | B | 1219 | 24.0 | -21.1% |
| Larceny | 87.4 | B | 4974 | 116.4 | -24.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 528 | 22.2 | -24.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wilson Police Department
Wilson, NC
Stantonsburg Police Department
Stantonsburg, NC