Lincoln County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,663 violent crimes and 2,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 197.1 per 100k residents, which is +85.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 328.5 per 100k, +100.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate197.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,663 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate328.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,136 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate221.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,690 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 197.1 | F | 1663 | 106.2 | +85.6% |
| Property Crime | 328.5 | F | 2136 | 163.6 | +100.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 25 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 203 | 22.3 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 82.1 | F | 281 | 24.0 | +241.8% |
| Larceny | 221.8 | F | 1690 | 116.4 | +90.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 158 | 22.2 | +11.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincolnton Police Department
Lincolnton, NC