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Madison County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Madison County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 193 violent crimes and 818 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.9 per 100k, 69.5% below 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 A
Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents818 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.8A193106.2-60.6%
Property Crime49.9A818163.6-69.5%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A163.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault2.7A6522.3-87.9%
Burglary0.0A31924.0-100.0%
Larceny47.2A379116.4-59.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.7A10522.2-87.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Madison County Sheriff's Office

Mars Hill Police Department

Mars Hill, NC