Cornelius, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cornelius Police Department serves the city of Cornelius, NC in Mecklenburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 845 violent crimes and 1,326 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is 48.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.3 per 100k, 27.1% below 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 4 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 845 | 106.2 | -48.2% |
| Property Crime | 119.3 | B | 1326 | 163.6 | -27.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 126 | 22.3 | -45.1% |
| Burglary | 45.9 | F | 212 | 24.0 | +90.9% |
| Larceny | 67.3 | A | 1004 | 116.4 | -42.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 102 | 22.2 | -72.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville | 0 miles | D 163.5 | F 1035.2 | Violent: 196.9% higher Property: 767.8% higher |
| Huntersville | 0 miles | B 81.5 | B 144.2 | Violent: 48.1% higher Property: 20.9% higher |
| Mint Hill | 0 miles | A 51.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: 7.4% lower Property: 42.0% lower |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | 2 miles | F 186.2 | F 353.3 | Violent: 238.1% higher Property: 196.2% higher |
| Matthews | 11 miles | C 108.4 | D 230.0 | Violent: 96.9% higher Property: 92.8% higher |