Montgomery County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in NC is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,123 violent crimes and 2,594 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.0 per 100k residents, which is 50.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.9 per 100k, 32.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,123 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,594 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,807 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.0 | A | 1123 | 106.2 | -50.1% |
| Property Crime | 109.9 | B | 2594 | 163.6 | -32.9% |
| Homicide | 14.3 | F | 33 | 0.5 | +2578.1% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 49 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.8 | A | 328 | 22.3 | -91.8% |
| Burglary | 23.8 | C | 549 | 24.0 | -1.0% |
| Larceny | 85.2 | B | 1807 | 116.4 | -26.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.9 | A | 219 | 22.2 | -95.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Troy Police Department
Troy, NC
Biscoe Police Department
Biscoe, NC
Candor Police Department
Candor, NC
Mount Gilead Police Department
Mount Gilead, NC
Star Police Department
Star, NC