Murders rose 71% in the city of Wilmington in 2024 compared with ... The FBI issues official annual crime statistics. This article first appeared at WHYY.org.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On Tuesday, Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Chief Donny Williams presented the city’s 2024 crime stats to Wilmington City Council. According to the report ...

As for violent crime, Wilmington saw a 4.86% reduction in 2023 as compared to 2022, according to WPD annual crime statistics. As of April 2024, the Port City had seen a slight increase in violent ...