Gaston County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gaston County in NC is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,429 violent crimes and 22,881 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.1 per 100k residents, which is -21.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.9 per 100k, +5.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate83.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,429 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,072 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,881 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,259 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,152 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.1 | B | 12429 | 106.2 | -21.7% |
| Property Crime | 171.9 | C | 22881 | 163.6 | +5.1% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 61 | 0.5 | +104.2% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 272 | 3.5 | +10.9% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 670 | 5.8 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.3 | C | 3072 | 22.3 | -8.7% |
| Burglary | 32.1 | D | 3316 | 24.0 | +33.5% |
| Larceny | 109.8 | C | 17259 | 116.4 | -5.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.1 | D | 2152 | 22.2 | +35.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Belmont Police Department
Belmont, NC
Bessemer City Police Department
Bessemer City, NC
Cherryville Police Department
Cherryville, NC
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, NC
Gastonia Police Department
Gastonia, NC
Stanley Police Department
Stanley, NC
Lowell Police Department
Lowell, NC
Mount Holly Police Department
Mount Holly, NC
Cramerton Police Department
Cramerton, NC
Ranlo Police Department
Ranlo, NC