Catawba County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Catawba County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,047 violent crimes and 3,420 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.5 per 100k residents, which is +5.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 112.2 per 100k, -31.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate111.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,047 (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 Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate112.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,420 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents640 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,491 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.5 | C | 2047 | 106.2 | +5.0% |
| Property Crime | 112.2 | B | 3420 | 163.6 | -31.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.4 | A | 309 | 22.3 | -49.0% |
| Burglary | 13.8 | A | 640 | 24.0 | -42.4% |
| Larceny | 88.4 | B | 2491 | 116.4 | -24.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 271 | 22.2 | -55.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Conover Police Department
Conover, NC
Newton Police Department
Newton, NC
Catawba Police Department
Catawba, NC