Davidson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Davidson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,453 violent crimes and 7,869 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.2 per 100k residents, which is 39.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.6 per 100k, 12.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate64.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,453 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents634 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate143.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,869 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,970 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,949 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.2 | A | 2453 | 106.2 | -39.6% |
| Property Crime | 143.6 | B | 7869 | 163.6 | -12.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 46 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.5 | C | 124 | 5.8 | -4.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 634 | 22.3 | -21.7% |
| Burglary | 35.1 | D | 1970 | 24.0 | +45.9% |
| Larceny | 93.3 | B | 4949 | 116.4 | -19.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.2 | B | 889 | 22.2 | -31.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, NC