Cleveland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cleveland County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,188 violent crimes and 5,372 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.6 per 100k residents, which is 7.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.0 per 100k, 0.9% 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 CAnnual Rate98.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,188 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,154 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,372 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,371 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,307 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.6 | C | 3188 | 106.2 | -7.2% |
| Property Crime | 165.0 | C | 5372 | 163.6 | +0.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 27 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 222 | 3.5 | -13.0% |
| Robbery | 9.2 | D | 148 | 5.8 | +58.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 1154 | 22.3 | +37.9% |
| Burglary | 25.4 | C | 1371 | 24.0 | +5.6% |
| Larceny | 123.5 | C | 3307 | 116.4 | +6.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.2 | B | 641 | 22.2 | -27.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
Shelby Police Department
Shelby, NC