Washington County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 694 violent crimes and 838 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 149.6 per 100k residents, which is 40.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 93.8 per 100k, 42.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate149.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents838 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 149.6 | D | 694 | 106.2 | +40.8% |
| Property Crime | 93.8 | A | 838 | 163.6 | -42.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 21 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 207 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 6.3 | A | 334 | 24.0 | -73.6% |
| Larceny | 74.8 | A | 422 | 116.4 | -35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 64 | 22.2 | -71.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Plymouth Police Department
Plymouth, NC