Caldwell County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Caldwell County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,088 violent crimes and 3,773 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.4 per 100k residents, which is +18.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 211.6 per 100k, +29.3% 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 Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,088 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate211.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,773 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,229 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,189 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents468 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.4 | C | 2088 | 106.2 | +18.1% |
| Property Crime | 211.6 | D | 3773 | 163.6 | +29.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 73 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 46 | 5.8 | +16.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 201 | 22.3 | -83.6% |
| Burglary | 31.6 | D | 1229 | 24.0 | +31.3% |
| Larceny | 181.1 | D | 3189 | 116.4 | +55.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.2 | C | 468 | 22.2 | +4.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Granite Falls Police Department
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Lenoir Police Department
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Hudson Police Department
Hudson, NC