Mitchell County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mitchell County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 64 violent crimes and 143 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.0 per 100k, 67.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.3 | B | 64 | 106.2 | -32.9% |
| Property Crime | 53.0 | A | 143 | 163.6 | -67.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 6 | 3.5 | +14.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 3 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 22.4 | C | 41 | 24.0 | -6.7% |
| Larceny | 30.5 | A | 88 | 116.4 | -73.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 12 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mitchell County Sheriff's Office
Spruce Pine Police Department
Spruce Pine, NC