Alamance County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alamance County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,252 violent crimes and 2,434 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.9 per 100k residents, which is +12.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.6 per 100k, +0.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate119.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,252 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,434 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,588 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.9 | C | 2252 | 106.2 | +12.9% |
| Property Crime | 163.6 | C | 2434 | 163.6 | +0.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 14.5 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +309.4% |
| Robbery | 6.6 | C | 61 | 5.8 | +14.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 303 | 22.3 | -91.8% |
| Burglary | 21.8 | C | 540 | 24.0 | -9.3% |
| Larceny | 103.7 | B | 1588 | 116.4 | -10.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.1 | F | 284 | 22.2 | +71.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elon Police Department
Elon, NC
Graham Police Department
Graham, NC
Haw River Police Department
Haw River, NC