Washington, NC Crime

Washington, NC is not a safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in the city is 39.1, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Washington, NC is also high at 79.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This data indicates that citizens should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings when travelling around the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Washington violent crime is 39.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Washington property crime is 79.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Washington, NC Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	682.4	0	65.4	280.4	336.5	4468.1	1252.6	3009.9	205.6
2001	533.6	0	10.3	266.8	256.5	5150.8	1138.9	3622	389.9
2002	716.7	10.1	50.5	272.6	383.6	5895.4	1171	4441.8	282.7
2003	519.3	10.2	71.3	193.5	244.4	6476.6	1873.7	4368.6	234.2
2004	773.1	10.2	81.4	366.2	315.3	5421.6	1118.9	4099.3	203.4
2005	453.4	10.1	50.4	171.3	221.6	4523.5	1460.8	2830.9	231.7
2006	637.6	0	89.7	229.2	318.8	4712.6	1165.7	3248	298.9
2007	1040.4	29.7	29.7	426.1	554.9	6391.2	1199	4954.4	237.8
2008	1317.2	0	59.4	376.3	881.4	7645.8	2060	5308.5	277.3
2009	748.3	0	29.5	157.5	561.2	6035.2	1279.9	4627.4	128
2010	889.7	19.6	39.1	264	567.1	5445.8	1310.1	4028.2	107.5
2011	770.2	0	50.7	233.1	486.4	6860.6	1580.9	5066.9	212.8
2012	875.2	10.2	30.5	254.4	580.1	7307.1	1608	5627.9	71.2
2014	763.3	0	20.4	183.2	559.7	6828.8	1241.6	5434.6	152.7
2015	836.7	40.8	40.8	153.1	602	5959.2	1591.8	4204.1	163.3
2016	673.7	10.2	71.5	163.3	428.7	5196	1000.4	4113.9	81.7
2017		0		163.4	571.8	5258.9	970.1	4105	183.8
2019	747.6	0	42.1	105.3	600.2	3759.1	652.8	2958.8	147.4

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Chocowinity, NC	755.7	2,896.7	730	4	2019
Greenville, NC	463.9	3,011.9	57,793	18	2019
Winterville, NC	90.7	866.8	4,886	20	2019
Williamston, NC	1,265.1	6,670.5	5,942	20	2019
Robersonville, NC	667.7	2,596.4	1,520	22	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Chocowinity, NC	755.7	2,896.7	730	4	2019
Williamston, NC	1,265.1	6,670.5	5,942	20	2019
Robersonville, NC	667.7	2,596.4	1,520	22	2019
Aurora, NC	509.3	1,697.8	589	23	2004
Belhaven, NC	0.0	1,340.1	1,960	24	2019

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Marie · Greenville, NC

Nice Small Town and Growing

Over 17 years ago

I have only lived here for four years, but I love this place. If you like outdoor activities, this is the place for you with fishing, boating, and the beach just More

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Washington, NC Crime

Washington violent crime is 39.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Washington property crime is 79.7. (The US average is 35.4)

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Washington violent crime is 39.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Washington property crime is 79.7. (The US average is 35.4)

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