Alleghany County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alleghany County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 240 violent crimes and 520 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 243.1 per 100k residents, which is 128.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 89.9 per 100k, 45.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate243.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate132.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 243.1 | F | 240 | 106.2 | +128.9% |
| Property Crime | 89.9 | A | 520 | 163.6 | -45.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 25 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 132.1 | F | 72 | 22.3 | +493.7% |
| Burglary | 26.4 | C | 262 | 24.0 | +10.0% |
| Larceny | 58.2 | A | 214 | 116.4 | -50.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 41 | 22.2 | -76.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alleghany County Sheriff's Office
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, NC