Caldwell County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Caldwell County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,274 violent crimes and 8,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 181.8 per 100k, 11.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate108.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,274 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,647 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,820 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,071 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.2 | C | 4274 | 106.2 | +1.9% |
| Property Crime | 181.8 | C | 8469 | 163.6 | +11.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 123 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.1 | B | 73 | 5.8 | -12.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 446 | 22.3 | -81.3% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 2647 | 24.0 | +27.9% |
| Larceny | 157.9 | D | 5820 | 116.4 | +35.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 1071 | 22.2 | -15.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
Granite Falls Police Department
Granite Falls, NC
Lenoir Police Department
Lenoir, NC
Hudson Police Department
Hudson, NC