Catawba County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Catawba County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,045 violent crimes and 7,424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.9 per 100k residents, which is 10.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.3 per 100k, 36.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate94.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,045 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents686 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,424 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,662 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,912 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents790 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.9 | B | 4045 | 106.2 | -10.7% |
| Property Crime | 104.3 | A | 7424 | 163.6 | -36.3% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -46.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 217 | 3.5 | -59.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 83 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 686 | 22.3 | -55.3% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 1662 | 24.0 | -40.1% |
| Larceny | 79.8 | B | 4912 | 116.4 | -31.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 790 | 22.2 | -54.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Catawba County Sheriff's Office
Conover Police Department
Conover, NC
Newton Police Department
Newton, NC
Catawba Police Department
Catawba, NC