Wilson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wilson County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,938 violent crimes and 8,071 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.4 per 100k residents, which is 37.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.2 per 100k, 36.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,938 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,071 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,439 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,849 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.4 | A | 4938 | 106.2 | -37.5% |
| Property Crime | 103.2 | A | 8071 | 163.6 | -36.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 43 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -80.1% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 252 | 5.8 | -68.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 1163 | 22.3 | -46.4% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 1439 | 24.0 | -37.8% |
| Larceny | 73.3 | A | 5849 | 116.4 | -37.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 703 | 22.2 | -38.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Wilson Police Department
Wilson, NC
Stantonsburg Police Department
Stantonsburg, NC