Jones County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jones County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 85 violent crimes and 130 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.9 per 100k residents, which is 61.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.0 per 100k, 38.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.9 | A | 85 | 106.2 | -61.5% |
| Property Crime | 101.0 | A | 130 | 163.6 | -38.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 22 | 22.3 | -73.8% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 34 | 24.0 | -51.4% |
| Larceny | 83.5 | B | 82 | 116.4 | -28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 12 | 22.2 | -73.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jones County Sheriff's Office
Maysville Police Department
Maysville, NC