Sampson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sampson County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,437 violent crimes and 5,722 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.7 per 100k residents, which is 51.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.7 per 100k, 19.5% 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 AAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,437 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,722 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,979 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,163 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents518 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.7 | A | 2437 | 106.2 | -51.3% |
| Property Crime | 131.7 | B | 5722 | 163.6 | -19.5% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 32 | 0.5 | +24.5% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 146 | 3.5 | -25.2% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 99 | 5.8 | -30.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.8 | B | 884 | 22.3 | -33.5% |
| Burglary | 30.8 | D | 1979 | 24.0 | +28.3% |
| Larceny | 90.2 | B | 3163 | 116.4 | -22.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.7 | A | 518 | 22.2 | -51.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sampson County Sheriff's Office
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, NC
Newton Grove Police Department
Newton Grove, NC