Alleghany County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Alleghany County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 93 violent crimes and 79 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 475.7 per 100k residents, which is +347.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.7 per 100k, -35.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 F
Annual Rate475.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate264.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate105.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime475.7F93106.2+347.9%
Property Crime105.7A79163.6-35.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A33.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault264.3F4422.3+1087.4%
Burglary52.9F2924.0+119.9%
Larceny52.9A41116.4-54.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Sparta Police Department

Sparta, NC