Polk County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 344 violent crimes and 1,121 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.9 per 100k residents, which is 3.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 301.8 per 100k, 84.5% 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 CAnnual Rate109.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate301.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,121 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate275.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents645 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.9 | C | 344 | 106.2 | +3.5% |
| Property Crime | 301.8 | F | 1121 | 163.6 | +84.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 21 | 3.5 | -44.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.6 | C | 60 | 22.3 | +19.5% |
| Burglary | 24.6 | C | 369 | 24.0 | +2.5% |
| Larceny | 275.2 | F | 645 | 116.4 | +136.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 97 | 22.2 | -91.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Tryon Police Department
Tryon, NC
Columbus Police Department
Columbus, NC