China Grove, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The China Grove Police Department serves the city of China Grove, NC in Rowan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 87 violent crimes and 254 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.0 per 100k residents, which is 79.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.9 per 100k, 19.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate131.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime22.0A87106.2-79.3%
Property Crime131.9B254163.6-19.4%
Burglary44.0F5424.0+82.9%
Larceny65.9A167116.4-43.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.0C3022.2-0.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
East Spencer 6 miles
A 62.5
C 187.5
Violent: 184.3% higher
Property: 42.2% higher
Landis 6 miles
A 26.5
N/A 0.0
Violent: 20.4% higher
Property: N/A
Salisbury 6 miles
D 169.8
F 334.1
Violent: 672.7% higher
Property: 153.3% higher
Rockwell 6 miles
F 257.4
A 85.8
Violent: 1071.1% higher
Property: 34.9% lower
Granite Quarry 6 miles
N/A 0.0
C 163.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 24.0% higher