Cleveland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cleveland County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,363 violent crimes and 2,276 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.4 per 100k residents, which is +20.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 266.0 per 100k, +62.6% 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 DAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,363 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate266.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,276 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate206.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,535 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.4 | D | 1363 | 106.2 | +20.9% |
| Property Crime | 266.0 | F | 2276 | 163.6 | +62.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.6 | D | 62 | 3.5 | +29.8% |
| Robbery | 13.8 | F | 86 | 5.8 | +136.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.4 | F | 597 | 22.3 | +126.6% |
| Burglary | 36.7 | D | 478 | 24.0 | +52.7% |
| Larceny | 206.4 | F | 1535 | 116.4 | +77.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.9 | C | 222 | 22.2 | +3.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelby Police Department
Shelby, NC