Lincoln County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,584 violent crimes and 6,759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.1 per 100k residents, which is 22.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 201.7 per 100k, 23.3% 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 Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,584 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate201.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,759 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,312 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,810 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.1 | D | 5584 | 106.2 | +22.5% |
| Property Crime | 201.7 | D | 6759 | 163.6 | +23.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 99 | 3.5 | -83.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 47 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 710 | 22.3 | -36.4% |
| Burglary | 51.8 | F | 1312 | 24.0 | +115.5% |
| Larceny | 134.1 | C | 4810 | 116.4 | +15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 599 | 22.2 | -28.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Lincolnton Police Department
Lincolnton, NC