Mcdowell County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mcdowell County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,595 violent crimes and 5,327 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.4 per 100k residents, which is 20.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 190.0 per 100k, 16.1% above 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 CAnnual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,595 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate190.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,327 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,775 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,938 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.4 | C | 1595 | 106.2 | +20.0% |
| Property Crime | 190.0 | C | 5327 | 163.6 | +16.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -76.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 261 | 22.3 | -63.4% |
| Burglary | 66.4 | F | 1775 | 24.0 | +176.5% |
| Larceny | 111.3 | C | 2938 | 116.4 | -4.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 579 | 22.2 | -51.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Marion Police Department
Marion, NC