Alamance County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alamance County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,779 violent crimes and 5,544 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.9 per 100k residents, which is 14.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.7 per 100k, 14.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate121.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,779 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents994 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,544 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,322 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,502 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.9 | C | 6779 | 106.2 | +14.8% |
| Property Crime | 140.7 | B | 5544 | 163.6 | -14.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 27 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 11.6 | F | 131 | 3.5 | +227.9% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 93 | 5.8 | -14.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 994 | 22.3 | -77.3% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 1322 | 24.0 | -24.3% |
| Larceny | 92.5 | B | 3502 | 116.4 | -20.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.1 | D | 668 | 22.2 | +35.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Elon Police Department
Elon, NC
Graham Police Department
Graham, NC
Haw River Police Department
Haw River, NC