Alexander County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alexander County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,788 violent crimes and 2,309 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.7 per 100k residents, which is 10.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.1 per 100k, 70.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,788 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,309 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents712 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,369 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.7 | B | 1788 | 106.2 | -10.8% |
| Property Crime | 48.1 | A | 2309 | 163.6 | -70.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 339 | 22.3 | -60.7% |
| Burglary | 30.6 | D | 712 | 24.0 | +27.4% |
| Larceny | 13.1 | A | 1369 | 116.4 | -88.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.4 | A | 209 | 22.2 | -80.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alexander County Sheriff's Office
Taylorsville Police Department
Taylorsville, NC