Person County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Person County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,146 violent crimes and 1,648 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 232.4 per 100k residents, which is +118.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 330.2 per 100k, +101.8% 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 FAnnual Rate232.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,146 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate330.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,648 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate244.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,242 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 232.4 | F | 1146 | 106.2 | +118.8% |
| Property Crime | 330.2 | F | 1648 | 163.6 | +101.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 12.2 | F | 32 | 3.5 | +245.8% |
| Robbery | 12.2 | F | 39 | 5.8 | +110.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 110.1 | F | 346 | 22.3 | +394.5% |
| Burglary | 48.9 | F | 344 | 24.0 | +103.6% |
| Larceny | 244.6 | F | 1242 | 116.4 | +110.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.7 | F | 53 | 22.2 | +65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Roxboro Police Department
Roxboro, NC