Wilmington North Carolina Police Station Information
As of August 2022, there are 217 registered sex offenders living in Wilmington. The ratio of sex offenders to residents is 535 to 1 which is near the state average.
Wilmington is rated an F for crime and safety because of its higher than average crime rate. The overall crime rate of the city is higher than the national average by 62%.
In fact, 87% of the cities in the US are considered safer than Wilmington. The chances of becoming a victim of a crime is 1 in 32. However, the city’s total year over year crimes has decreased by 9%.
The Wilmington Police Department is responsible for ensuring the safety of the residents and visitors of the community as well as maintaining peace and order in the city. The head of the WPD is Chief of POlice Donny Williams. The department is divided into two bureaus – Field Services and Support Services. The Field Services Bureau consists of the Uniform Patrol Division and the Special Operations Division. The Field Services Bureau is under the supervision of Deputy Chief Alex Sotelo. The Support Services Bureau, on the other hand, consists of the Administrative Support Division, Planning & Research Division, SABLE Aviation Unit, Special Investigations Division, and the Criminal Investigations Division. This bureau is headed by Deputy Chief David Oyler.
Wilmington Police Department Address:
615 Bess Street
Wilmington, NC 28402
Wilmington Police Department Phone Number:
910.343.3600
Wilmington Police Department Additional Information:
Address 1: 115 Red Cross St
City: Wilmington
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 28401-3350
County: New Hanover County
Phone #: 910-343-3610
Fax #: 910-343-3636
Additional Information:
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 100000
Number of Officers: 228
