Rocky Mount police report drops in most crimes but homicides rise from six to 16 Chief McCoy told the Rocky Mount council work session that overall Part‑1 crime is down year‑to‑date but homicides increased from six in 2024 to 16 in 2025; he credited data‑driven deployments, interagency partnerships and new units and technologies while council members pressed about open investigations, a Jan. 9 drug operation and reentry resources.

While Rocky Mount sees a 14% drop in overall crime, a troubling rise in homicides from 6 to 16 has city officials on high alert.

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