Person County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Person County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,258 violent crimes and 3,219 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.5 per 100k residents, which is 45.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.8 per 100k, 23.3% above 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 DAnnual Rate154.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,258 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate67.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate201.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,219 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,102 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.5 | D | 2258 | 106.2 | +45.4% |
| Property Crime | 201.8 | D | 3219 | 163.6 | +23.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.1 | F | 61 | 3.5 | +72.9% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 56 | 5.8 | +5.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 67.8 | F | 566 | 22.3 | +204.6% |
| Burglary | 34.0 | D | 912 | 24.0 | +41.6% |
| Larceny | 141.4 | D | 2102 | 116.4 | +21.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.3 | C | 174 | 22.2 | +18.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Person County Sheriff's Office
Roxboro Police Department
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