Anson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anson County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,284 violent crimes and 1,811 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 930.6 per 100k residents, which is +776.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 687.8 per 100k, +320.4% above 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 Rate930.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,284 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate303.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate687.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,811 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate222.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate424.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,163 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 930.6 | F | 2284 | 106.2 | +776.2% |
| Property Crime | 687.8 | F | 1811 | 163.6 | +320.4% |
| Homicide | 20.2 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +3696.7% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 63 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 303.5 | F | 460 | 22.3 | +1263.4% |
| Burglary | 222.5 | F | 520 | 24.0 | +826.1% |
| Larceny | 424.8 | F | 1163 | 116.4 | +265.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 111 | 22.2 | -8.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wadesboro Police Department
Wadesboro, NC