Watauga County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Watauga County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,178 violent crimes and 2,396 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.4 per 100k residents, which is 67.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.4 per 100k, 62.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,178 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,396 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,734 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.4 | A | 1178 | 106.2 | -67.6% |
| Property Crime | 61.4 | A | 2396 | 163.6 | -62.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 58 | 3.5 | -15.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 156 | 22.3 | -88.8% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 492 | 24.0 | -73.0% |
| Larceny | 44.9 | A | 1734 | 116.4 | -61.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 145 | 22.2 | -55.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Watauga County Sheriff's Office
Boone Police Department
Boone, NC