Burke County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Burke County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,645 violent crimes and 3,253 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is -53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.7 per 100k, -1.2% below 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 AAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,645 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,253 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents837 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,184 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 1645 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 161.7 | C | 3253 | 163.6 | -1.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 65 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 369 | 22.3 | -66.1% |
| Burglary | 42.5 | F | 837 | 24.0 | +77.0% |
| Larceny | 105.9 | C | 2184 | 116.4 | -9.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 227 | 22.2 | -40.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morganton Police Department
Morganton, NC
Valdese Police Department
Valdese, NC
Drexel Police Department
Drexel, NC