Albemarle, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Albemarle Police Department serves the city of Albemarle, NC in Stanly County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,852 violent crimes and 3,833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.7 per 100k residents, which is 39.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 283.6 per 100k, 73.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.7 | D | 1852 | 106.2 | +39.1% |
| Property Crime | 283.6 | F | 3833 | 163.6 | +73.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 35.5 | D | 458 | 22.3 | +59.3% |
| Burglary | 88.6 | F | 647 | 24.0 | +268.8% |
| Larceny | 159.5 | D | 2943 | 116.4 | +37.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.5 | D | 190 | 22.2 | +59.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscoe | 17 miles | A 54.1 | C 162.4 | Violent: 63.3% lower Property: 42.7% lower |
| Candor | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mount Gilead | 17 miles | B 85.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 42.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Star | 17 miles | C 123.6 | D 247.2 | Violent: 16.3% lower Property: 12.8% lower |
| Troy | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 200.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.3% lower |