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Smithfield, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Smithfield Police Department serves the city of Smithfield, NC in Johnston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 845 violent crimes and 2,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 151.7 per 100k residents, which is 42.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 415.2 per 100k, 153.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate151.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents845 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate415.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,574 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate375.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,042 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime151.7D845106.2+42.8%
Property Crime415.2F2574163.6+153.8%
Aggravated Assault31.9D25322.3+43.5%
Burglary24.0C37824.0-0.3%
Larceny375.3F2042116.4+222.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft16.0B14122.2-28.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clayton 0 miles
B 74.4
A 61.4
Violent: 51.0% lower
Property: 85.2% lower
Four Oaks 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Pine Level 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 87.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 78.9% lower
Princeton 0 miles
A 68.9
N/A 0.0
Violent: 54.6% lower
Property: N/A
Wilson'S Mills 0 miles
A 35.2
B 140.9
Violent: 76.8% lower
Property: 66.1% lower