Wake County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wake County in NC is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,511 violent crimes and 21,527 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.4 per 100k residents, which is 32.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.7 per 100k, 6.0% 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 Rate71.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,511 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents21,527 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,930 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate113.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,424 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.4 | B | 12511 | 106.2 | -32.7% |
| Property Crime | 153.7 | C | 21527 | 163.6 | -6.0% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 52 | 0.5 | -88.3% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 257 | 3.5 | -61.5% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 399 | 5.8 | -48.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.3 | A | 2128 | 22.3 | -35.9% |
| Burglary | 16.7 | B | 2930 | 24.0 | -30.4% |
| Larceny | 113.5 | C | 16424 | 116.4 | -2.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.0 | C | 2041 | 22.2 | +3.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wake County Sheriff's Office
Fuquay-Varina Police Department
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Garner Police Department
Garner, NC
Knightdale Police Department
Knightdale, NC
Wendell Police Department
Wendell, NC
Zebulon Police Department
Zebulon, NC
WakeMed Campus Police
Rolesville Police Department
Rolesville, NC
State Capitol Police
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Holly Springs Police Department
Holly Springs, NC