Crime & Safety in Kinston, NC

Kinston has a violent crime rate of 1,807 per 100,000 residents, 376% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,502.2 per 100,000, robbery at 254.2, rape at 27.7. The murder rate is 23.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,587 per 100,000, 236% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,881, burglary at 1,507, vehicle theft at 199 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Kinston receives a safety grade of F.