Conover, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Conover Police Department serves the city of Conover, NC in Catawba County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 813 violent crimes and 1,532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 222.9 per 100k residents, which is 109.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 187.7 per 100k, 14.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 222.9 | F | 813 | 106.2 | +109.8% |
| Property Crime | 187.7 | C | 1532 | 163.6 | +14.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 121 | 22.3 | -47.3% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 212 | 24.0 | -51.2% |
| Larceny | 175.9 | D | 1192 | 116.4 | +51.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 0 miles | C 111.7 | C 149.0 | Violent: 49.9% lower Property: 20.6% lower |
| Catawba | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lincolnton | 12 miles | F 197.1 | F 328.5 | Violent: 11.5% lower Property: 75.1% higher |
| Taylorsville | 18 miles | D 131.1 | A 43.7 | Violent: 41.2% lower Property: 76.7% lower |
| Cherryville | 21 miles | C 95.7 | B 127.6 | Violent: 57.1% lower Property: 32.0% lower |