Surry County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Surry County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,640 violent crimes and 4,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.9 per 100k residents, which is 18.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.2 per 100k, 24.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,640 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,115 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,603 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents632 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.9 | B | 1640 | 106.2 | -18.2% |
| Property Crime | 123.2 | B | 4115 | 163.6 | -24.7% |
| Homicide | 14.6 | F | 20 | 0.5 | +2644.8% |
| Rape | 17.6 | F | 155 | 3.5 | +397.6% |
| Robbery | 17.9 | F | 39 | 5.8 | +208.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.5 | B | 278 | 22.3 | -16.8% |
| Burglary | 17.8 | B | 821 | 24.0 | -25.9% |
| Larceny | 101.2 | B | 2603 | 116.4 | -13.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 632 | 22.2 | -81.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Surry County Sheriff's Office
Mount Airy Police Department
Mount Airy, NC
Pilot Mountain Police Department
Pilot Mountain, NC
Dobson Police Department
Dobson, NC