Anson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,601 violent crimes and 2,500 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 483.1 per 100k residents, which is 354.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 400.9 per 100k, 145.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate483.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,601 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate155.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate400.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,500 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate136.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate240.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,467 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 483.1 | F | 2601 | 106.2 | +354.9% |
| Property Crime | 400.9 | F | 2500 | 163.6 | +145.0% |
| Homicide | 10.1 | F | 17 | 0.5 | +1798.3% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 34 | 3.5 | +0.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 69 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 155.3 | F | 545 | 22.3 | +597.7% |
| Burglary | 136.2 | F | 844 | 24.0 | +466.8% |
| Larceny | 240.9 | F | 1467 | 116.4 | +107.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 161 | 22.2 | -38.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anson County Sheriff's Office
Wadesboro Police Department
Wadesboro, NC