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Crime & Safety in Wilmington, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Wilmington has a violent crime rate of 608 per 100,000 residents, 60% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 441.7 per 100,000, robbery at 101.8, rape at 59.3. The murder rate is 5.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,880 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,055, burglary at 618, vehicle theft at 207 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Wilmington receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Wilmington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent608.4/100K
60% above US avg
Murder5.6/100K
11% below US avg
Rape59.3/100K
Robbery101.8/100K
Assault441.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,880.2/100K
47% above US avg
Burglary618.0/100K
Theft2,055.3/100K
Vehicle Theft206.8/100K
Arson14.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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