Mount Airy, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Airy Police Department serves the city of Mount Airy, NC in Surry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 248 violent crimes and 917 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.8 per 100k residents, which is 2.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 339.9 per 100k, 107.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.8 | C | 248 | 106.2 | -2.2% |
| Property Crime | 339.9 | F | 917 | 163.6 | +107.7% |
| Homicide | 56.6 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +10531.8% |
| Burglary | 47.2 | F | 177 | 24.0 | +96.5% |
| Larceny | 283.2 | F | 630 | 116.4 | +143.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 103 | 22.2 | -57.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Mountain | 0 miles | B 69.8 | A 69.8 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 79.5% lower |
| Dobson | 0 miles | D 137.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 32.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Jonesville | 18 miles | B 86.5 | F 345.9 | Violent: 16.7% lower Property: 1.8% higher |
| Yadkinville | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 133.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 60.7% lower |
| Boonville | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 251.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.1% lower |