Wilmington, NC, located in the 28409 zip code, has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the violent crime rate in this area is 19.4, while the US average is 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Wilmington is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 27.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. Despite these lower rates, Wilmington still experiences its fair share of crime. In recent years, there have been reports of robberies, assaults, and even homicides in the city. The local police department works diligently to combat and prevent crime, but it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety in this otherwise charming coastal city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wilmington (zip 28409) violent crime is 19.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Wilmington (zip 28409) property crime is 27.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wilmington, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.