Butner, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Butner Police Department serves the city of Butner, NC in Granville County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 679 violent crimes and 685 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.6 per 100k residents, which is 22.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.0 per 100k, 27.9% below 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 1 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 BAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents679 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents685 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.6 | B | 679 | 106.2 | -22.2% |
| Property Crime | 118.0 | B | 685 | 163.6 | -27.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 83 | 22.3 | -47.0% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 101 | 24.0 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 82.6 | B | 541 | 116.4 | -29.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.6 | C | 38 | 22.2 | +6.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 13 miles | F 180.9 | D 260.0 | Violent: 119.0% higher Property: 120.3% higher |
| Creedmoor | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 59.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 49.4% lower |
| Roxboro | 20 miles | F 232.4 | F 330.2 | Violent: 181.3% higher Property: 179.8% higher |
| Hillsborough | 21 miles | D 142.7 | F 366.9 | Violent: 72.7% higher Property: 210.9% higher |
| Carrboro | 23 miles | C 122.1 | D 197.2 | Violent: 47.8% higher Property: 67.1% higher |