Gaston County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gaston County in NC is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,209 violent crimes and 27,453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.5 per 100k, 1.3% below 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 Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,209 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents374 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents755 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,796 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,643 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents19,695 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,909 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.9 | B | 15209 | 106.2 | -24.8% |
| Property Crime | 161.5 | C | 27453 | 163.6 | -1.3% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 83 | 0.5 | +85.6% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 374 | 3.5 | +0.8% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 755 | 5.8 | -79.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.1 | B | 3796 | 22.3 | -14.0% |
| Burglary | 30.3 | D | 4643 | 24.0 | +26.0% |
| Larceny | 102.4 | B | 19695 | 116.4 | -12.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.8 | D | 2909 | 22.2 | +29.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gaston County Sheriff's Office
Belmont Police Department
Belmont, NC
Bessemer City Police Department
Bessemer City, NC
Cherryville Police Department
Cherryville, NC
Dallas Police Department
Dallas, NC
Gaston County Police Department
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