Richmond County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richmond County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,483 violent crimes and 7,335 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.6 per 100k residents, which is 0.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 292.7 per 100k, 78.9% above 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 CAnnual Rate105.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,483 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,032 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate292.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,335 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate99.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,353 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate162.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,239 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.6 | C | 4483 | 106.2 | -0.5% |
| Property Crime | 292.7 | F | 7335 | 163.6 | +78.9% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 52 | 0.5 | +236.9% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 106 | 3.5 | -49.2% |
| Robbery | 5.6 | C | 152 | 5.8 | -3.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.2 | D | 1032 | 22.3 | +31.0% |
| Burglary | 99.2 | F | 2353 | 24.0 | +312.6% |
| Larceny | 162.2 | D | 4239 | 116.4 | +39.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.8 | C | 672 | 22.2 | +16.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Rockingham Police Department
Rockingham, NC