Pitt County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pitt County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,101 violent crimes and 17,723 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.4 per 100k residents, which is 23.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 141.9 per 100k, 13.2% 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 DAnnual Rate131.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,101 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,734 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate141.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,723 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,936 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,731 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents940 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.4 | D | 16101 | 106.2 | +23.7% |
| Property Crime | 141.9 | B | 17723 | 163.6 | -13.2% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 68 | 0.5 | -58.3% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 196 | 3.5 | -87.4% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 511 | 5.8 | -73.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.1 | F | 2734 | 22.3 | +75.6% |
| Burglary | 21.4 | B | 2936 | 24.0 | -11.0% |
| Larceny | 106.3 | C | 13731 | 116.4 | -8.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 940 | 22.2 | -54.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pitt County Sheriff's Office
Ayden Police Department
Ayden, NC
Farmville Police Department
Farmville, NC
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, NC
Winterville Police Department
Winterville, NC