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Mcdowell County, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Mcdowell County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 634 violent crimes and 1,820 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 216.7 per 100k residents, which is +104.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 270.8 per 100k, +65.5% 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 F
Annual Rate216.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents634 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate270.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate108.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate148.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,172 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime216.7F634106.2+104.0%
Property Crime270.8F1820163.6+65.5%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A83.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A85.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault13.5A4622.3-39.2%
Burglary108.3F49124.0+350.8%
Larceny148.9D1172116.4+28.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.5A15322.2-38.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Marion Police Department

Marion, NC