Cherokee County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,449 violent crimes and 4,314 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 209.7 per 100k residents, which is 97.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 245.5 per 100k, 50.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate209.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,449 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate245.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,314 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,050 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate130.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,858 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 209.7 | F | 2449 | 106.2 | +97.4% |
| Property Crime | 245.5 | D | 4314 | 163.6 | +50.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -64.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 367 | 22.3 | +13.1% |
| Burglary | 70.5 | F | 1050 | 24.0 | +193.5% |
| Larceny | 130.9 | C | 2858 | 116.4 | +12.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.1 | F | 366 | 22.2 | +98.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Andrews Police Department
Andrews, NC
Murphy Police Department
Murphy, NC