Wilmington, NC crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (46.4% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,042 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Wilmington demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3774440, a total of 1,042 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 449 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent (219 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (95 incidents), stolen property offenses (69 incidents), burglary/breaking & entering (49 incidents), and motor vehicle theft (17 incidents). Assault is the second largest category with 447 incidents. Other notable crime categories include others (101 incidents), robbery (34 incidents), sex offenses (8 incidents), and homicide (3 incidents). Within the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common (70 incidents), followed by embezzlement (21 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (8 incidents), and arson (2 incidents). All 34 incidents of robbery are classified as "robbery". The sex offenses category includes kidnapping/abduction (3 incidents), sex offenses, non-forcible (1 incidents), and sex offenses (4 incidents). All three homicide incidents are classified as "homicide offenses". To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. This includes the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3774440, the population of that area, and the median income. With this data, we could calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents, which is a standard measure for comparing crime levels across different areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the crime rates relative to national averages or other comparable areas. The violent crime rate could be calculated by combining the incidents of homicide, sex offenses, robbery, and assault. The property crime rate is already represented by the total count of property crime incidents. Crime map data, which would visually represent the geographic distribution of different types of crimes, would require location data for each incident. Zip code data would help to further refine the geographic analysis of crime patterns. Based on the data, the area faces challenges primarily related to property crime, particularly larceny/theft. While violent crimes are less frequent, they still warrant attention, especially the incidents of assault and robbery. Further investigation into the specific circumstances and locations of these crimes could help identify potential risk factors and inform targeted prevention strategies.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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