Johnston County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Johnston County in NC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,857 violent crimes and 14,658 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.5 per 100k residents, which is 11.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.8 per 100k, 15.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate94.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,857 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents216 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,658 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,572 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,821 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,192 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.5 | B | 6857 | 106.2 | -11.0% |
| Property Crime | 137.8 | B | 14658 | 163.6 | -15.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -88.3% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 204 | 3.5 | -51.9% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 216 | 5.8 | -70.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 1260 | 22.3 | -2.2% |
| Burglary | 15.6 | A | 2572 | 24.0 | -35.2% |
| Larceny | 111.4 | C | 10821 | 116.4 | -4.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.7 | A | 1192 | 22.2 | -51.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Johnston County Sheriff's Office
Smithfield Police Department
Smithfield, NC
Benson Police Department
Benson, NC
Clayton Police Department
Clayton, NC
Four Oaks Police Department
Four Oaks, NC
Pine Level Police Department
Pine Level, NC
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, NC
Selma Police Department
Selma, NC
Wilson's Mills Police Department
Wilson'S Mills, NC