Albemarle, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Albemarle Police Department serves the city of Albemarle, NC in Stanly County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,852 violent crimes and 3,833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.7 per 100k residents, which is 39.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 283.6 per 100k, 73.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 D
Annual Rate147.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,852 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate283.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,833 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents647 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate159.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,943 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime147.7D1852106.2+39.1%
Property Crime283.6F3833163.6+73.3%
Aggravated Assault35.5D45822.3+59.3%
Burglary88.6F64724.0+268.8%
Larceny159.5D2943116.4+37.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft35.5D19022.2+59.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Biscoe 17 miles
A 54.1
C 162.4
Violent: 63.3% lower
Property: 42.7% lower
Candor 17 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Mount Gilead 17 miles
B 85.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 42.0% lower
Property: N/A
Star 17 miles
C 123.6
D 247.2
Violent: 16.3% lower
Property: 12.8% lower
Troy 17 miles
N/A 0.0
D 200.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 29.3% lower