Rocky Mount has a population of 4,801. During the past three years, Rocky Mount saw 587 arrests. For 2017, the Rocky Mount's arrest rate totaled 387.42 per 10,000 residents. This increase of 22.39% makes Rocky Mount higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. From that total, 16 were violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Rocky Mount also totaled 170 arrests for property crimes during 2017.
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Overall, Rocky Mount had a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Rocky Mount averaged 16 violent crimes and 170 non-violent crimes.
The city of Rocky Mount experienced 161 violent crimes during 2007-2017. Of that total, 30 was for legacy rape. The robbery total was 24, and the aggravated assault total was 107.
It is situated in Franklin county, Virginia with a total number of 21 employees - 1 female, 18 male officers and 2 civilians. Rocky Mount PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is VA0330100, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.