Is Vancouver or Wilmington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Vancouver is safer than Wilmington (Safety Score 9/100 vs 9/100), with a total crime rate of 3,991 per 100,000 versus 4,000 for Wilmington — 0% lower. Vancouver has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Wilmington has a 40% lower rate.
Vancouver — 5-Year Trend
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Wilmington — 5-Year Trend
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Vancouver, WA
Wilmington, NC
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Vancouver | Wilmington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,991.0 | 4,000.0 | -8.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 583.8 | 485.2 | +98.6 |
| Murder Rate | 5.6 | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 61.6 | 45.6 | +16.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 122.1 | 72.7 | +49.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 393.1 | 358.9 | +34.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,407.3 | 3,514.8 | -107.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 469.2 | 361.3 | +107.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,341.1 | 2,841.7 | -500.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 596.9 | 311.8 | +285.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vancouver or Wilmington safer?
Vancouver is safer with a total crime rate of 3,991 per 100K vs 4,000 for Wilmington — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Vancouver has a violent crime rate of 583.8 per 100K while Wilmington has 485.2. Wilmington has lower violent crime.
About Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, is the fourth-largest city in Washington. It was the site of Fort Vancouver, a major 19th-century fur trading post. The city has seen significant growth, with a population over 190,000. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 198,194, Vancouver has a total crime rate of 3,991.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, a port city in southeastern North Carolina, is known for its historic downtown Riverwalk and as a major film production hub. Situated along the Cape Fear River, it's the county seat of New Hanover County. With a safety score of 9/100 and a population coverage of 125,101, Wilmington has a total crime rate of 4,000.0 per 100,000 residents.