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Rocky Mount, North Carolina: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Rocky Mount, about 2.0 times the rate across North Carolina (3.3). Median household income is $55,534 and the median home value is $165,700. Population: about 54,297 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Rocky Mount?
In 2025 the Rocky Mount Police Department reported 366 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 6.7 per 1,000 people. It stands at about 2.0 times the North Carolina rate (3.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 15 murders. There were also 1,834 property crimes, a rate of 33.6 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 504 were reported, the count is down 27%.
| Offense (2025) | Rocky Mount count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 366 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 15 | 0.27 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 51 | 0.93 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 285 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,834 | 33.6 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 332 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,350 | 24.7 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 152 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Rocky Mount changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 504 | 1,373 | 13 |
| 2022 | 476 | 1,492 | 19 |
| 2023 | 476 | 1,768 | 12 |
| 2024 | 415 | 2,167 | 8 |
| 2025 | 366 | 1,834 | 15 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Rocky Mount Police Department's own reports.
How does Rocky Mount compare with North Carolina?
The median household income in Rocky Mount is $55,534, 23% lower than the North Carolina median ($72,388). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $165,700, and half of renters pay more than $957 a month. About 54,297 people live on 45 square miles of land, roughly 1,200 per square mile. The city lies in Nash County and Edgecombe County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Rocky Mount | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,297 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,534 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,700 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $957 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.0% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.0% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Rocky Mount?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Rocky Mount. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. Tallest on the list: Belmont Lake Dam (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Nash County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount city limits had 20 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include US 64 BYP, US 64 BYP E and NC 43. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Rocky Mount?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 3 private schools within Rocky Mount. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Medoc Mountain State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Rocky Mount
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Rocky Mount city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Carolina Jewelry Pawn & Gun (Rocky Mount), Dunham's Sports (Rocky Mount), Infinity Pawn Shop LLC (Rocky Mount), Quick Cash Pawn/First Cash Pawn (2 in Rocky Mount), Rocky Mount Rural King (Rocky Mount) and Walmart #1197 (Rocky Mount).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Rocky Mount city limits: ABC (Rocky Mount), Nash County ABC Store (Battleboro) and Winstead Ave Nash County Abc Store (Rocky Mount). North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Rocky Mount city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Rocky Mount?
In 2025, Rocky Mount had 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (366 reported), about 2.0 times the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 33.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Rocky Mount?
$55,534 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Rocky Mount?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $165,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Rocky Mount?
Nash County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
Greenville, NC (35 mi) · Wake Forest, NC (39 mi) · Raleigh, NC (48 mi) · Cary, NC (58 mi) · Durham, NC (61 mi) · Apex, NC (62 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county pages: Nash County and Edgecombe County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Rocky Mount city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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