Wilmington, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilmington Police Department serves the city of Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,815 violent crimes and 18,228 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.5 per 100k residents, which is 47.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 340.7 per 100k, 108.3% 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 25 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 DHomicide
Grade DRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.5 | D | 10815 | 106.2 | +47.4% |
| Property Crime | 340.7 | F | 18228 | 163.6 | +108.3% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 65 | 0.5 | +53.9% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 373 | 3.5 | -7.8% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 611 | 5.8 | +68.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.3 | C | 2431 | 22.3 | +13.5% |
| Burglary | 35.9 | D | 2976 | 24.0 | +49.3% |
| Larceny | 261.7 | F | 13849 | 116.4 | +124.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.2 | F | 1322 | 22.2 | +94.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach | 0 miles | F 370.1 | C 164.5 | Violent: 136.5% higher Property: 51.7% lower |
| Navassa | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.1% lower |
| Carolina Beach | 11 miles | A 58.1 | B 130.8 | Violent: 62.9% lower Property: 61.6% lower |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 15 miles | D 135.9 | A 90.6 | Violent: 13.1% lower Property: 73.4% lower |
| Southport | 20 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.6 | Violent: 85.4% lower Property: 79.9% lower |