Wilkes County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wilkes County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,564 violent crimes and 4,657 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 166.4 per 100k, 1.7% above 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 DAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,564 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents553 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,657 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,360 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,736 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents515 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.6 | D | 2564 | 106.2 | +27.7% |
| Property Crime | 166.4 | C | 4657 | 163.6 | +1.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 114 | 3.5 | -34.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 553 | 22.3 | -92.2% |
| Burglary | 41.6 | F | 1360 | 24.0 | +73.0% |
| Larceny | 115.1 | C | 2736 | 116.4 | -1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 515 | 22.2 | -56.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wilkes County Sheriff's Office
North Wilkesboro Police Department
North Wilkesboro, NC
Wilkesboro Police Department
Wilkesboro, NC