Washington, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Washington Police Department serves the city of Washington, NC in Beaufort County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,592 violent crimes and 1,639 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 212.0 per 100k residents, which is 99.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 445.1 per 100k, 172.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate212.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,592 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate445.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,639 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate392.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,324 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 212.0 | F | 1592 | 106.2 | +99.6% |
| Property Crime | 445.1 | F | 1639 | 163.6 | +172.1% |
| Rape | 10.6 | F | 20 | 3.5 | +199.7% |
| Robbery | 10.6 | F | 47 | 5.8 | +82.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.2 | C | 328 | 22.3 | -4.7% |
| Burglary | 31.8 | D | 238 | 24.0 | +32.3% |
| Larceny | 392.2 | F | 1324 | 116.4 | +237.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.2 | C | 66 | 22.2 | -4.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 214.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.8% lower |
| Chocowinity | 13 miles | F 267.7 | B 133.9 | Violent: 26.3% higher Property: 69.9% lower |
| Ayden | 18 miles | B 78.8 | B 118.1 | Violent: 62.8% lower Property: 73.5% lower |
| Farmville | 18 miles | F 222.1 | C 155.5 | Violent: 4.8% higher Property: 65.1% lower |
| Greenville | 18 miles | F 207.7 | F 279.9 | Violent: 2.0% lower Property: 37.1% lower |