Chatham County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chatham County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,438 violent crimes and 4,405 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.8 per 100k residents, which is 38.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.6 per 100k, 2.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,438 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,405 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,913 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.8 | A | 3438 | 106.2 | -38.0% |
| Property Crime | 159.6 | C | 4405 | 163.6 | -2.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.1 | F | 120 | 3.5 | +128.9% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 71 | 5.8 | -30.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 600 | 22.3 | -70.2% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 1107 | 24.0 | -33.4% |
| Larceny | 141.5 | D | 2913 | 116.4 | +21.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.1 | A | 356 | 22.2 | -90.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chatham County Sheriff's Office
Siler City Police Department
Siler City, NC
Pittsboro Police Department
Pittsboro, NC