Union County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,717 violent crimes and 17,391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.5 per 100k residents, which is 5.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.8 per 100k, 21.9% below 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 Rate100.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,717 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,974 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,188 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,838 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,266 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.5 | C | 13717 | 106.2 | -5.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.8 | B | 17391 | 163.6 | -21.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 39 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 513 | 3.5 | -13.1% |
| Robbery | 6.9 | C | 309 | 5.8 | +19.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 1974 | 22.3 | -39.7% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 3188 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 100.7 | B | 12838 | 116.4 | -13.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 1266 | 22.2 | -49.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Marshville Police Department
Marshville, NC
Monroe Police Department
Monroe, NC
Waxhaw Police Department
Waxhaw, NC
Wingate Police Department
Wingate, NC