Knightdale, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Knightdale Police Department serves the city of Knightdale, NC in Wake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,183 violent crimes and 2,144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 298.1 per 100k, 82.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 1183 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
| Property Crime | 298.1 | F | 2144 | 163.6 | +82.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 173 | 22.3 | -77.3% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 165 | 24.0 | -79.0% |
| Larceny | 242.5 | F | 1808 | 116.4 | +108.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.5 | F | 168 | 22.2 | +127.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina | 9 miles | A 31.6 | A 29.4 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: 90.1% lower |
| Garner | 9 miles | D 151.9 | F 435.6 | Violent: 76.9% higher Property: 46.2% higher |
| Wendell | 9 miles | A 50.4 | A 72.0 | Violent: 41.3% lower Property: 75.8% lower |
| Rolesville | 9 miles | A 44.9 | A 9.0 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: 97.0% lower |
| Holly Springs | 9 miles | A 29.1 | A 91.3 | Violent: 66.2% lower Property: 69.4% lower |