Wrightsville Beach, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wrightsville Beach Police Department serves the city of Wrightsville Beach, NC in New Hanover County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 347 violent crimes and 408 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 370.1 per 100k residents, which is 248.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 164.5 per 100k, 0.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 370.1 | F | 347 | 106.2 | +248.4% |
| Property Crime | 164.5 | C | 408 | 163.6 | +0.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 41.1 | F | 56 | 22.3 | +84.8% |
| Burglary | 41.1 | F | 68 | 24.0 | +71.1% |
| Larceny | 123.4 | C | 326 | 116.4 | +6.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 0 miles | D 156.5 | F 340.7 | Violent: 57.7% lower Property: 107.2% higher |
| Navassa | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 34.0% lower |
| Carolina Beach | 11 miles | A 58.1 | B 130.8 | Violent: 84.3% lower Property: 20.5% lower |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 15 miles | D 135.9 | A 90.6 | Violent: 63.3% lower Property: 44.9% lower |
| Southport | 20 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.6 | Violent: 93.8% lower Property: 58.3% lower |