Macon County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macon County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 762 violent crimes and 2,960 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is 53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.9 per 100k, 11.4% below 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 AAnnual Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents762 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,960 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,847 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 762 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 144.9 | B | 2960 | 163.6 | -11.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 61 | 3.5 | -57.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 141 | 22.3 | -93.2% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 831 | 24.0 | -43.5% |
| Larceny | 120.8 | C | 1847 | 116.4 | +3.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 259 | 22.2 | -59.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Franklin Police Department
Franklin, NC