Greenville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Greenville Police Department serves the city of Greenville, NC in Pitt County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,870 violent crimes and 12,798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 207.7 per 100k residents, which is 95.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 279.9 per 100k, 71.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate207.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,870 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,791 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate279.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,798 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,617 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate245.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,474 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents632 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 207.7 | F | 9870 | 106.2 | +95.5% |
| Property Crime | 279.9 | F | 12798 | 163.6 | +71.1% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 40 | 0.5 | +108.3% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 119 | 3.5 | -37.2% |
| Robbery | 7.8 | D | 375 | 5.8 | +33.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.8 | F | 1791 | 22.3 | +114.5% |
| Burglary | 17.8 | B | 1617 | 24.0 | -26.0% |
| Larceny | 245.4 | F | 10474 | 116.4 | +110.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.6 | B | 632 | 22.2 | -29.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayden | 0 miles | B 78.8 | B 118.1 | Violent: 62.1% lower Property: 57.8% lower |
| Farmville | 0 miles | F 222.1 | C 155.5 | Violent: 7.0% higher Property: 44.4% lower |
| Winterville | 0 miles | A 9.2 | A 55.4 | Violent: 95.6% lower Property: 80.2% lower |
| Washington | 18 miles | F 212.0 | F 445.1 | Violent: 2.1% higher Property: 59.1% higher |
| Snow Hill | 20 miles | A 68.9 | F 344.6 | Violent: 66.8% lower Property: 23.1% higher |