Rowan County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rowan County in NC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,276 violent crimes and 8,072 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.5 per 100k residents, which is -26.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 124.1 per 100k, -24.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate78.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,276 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents260 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,319 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate124.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,072 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,206 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,084 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents736 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.5 | B | 3276 | 106.2 | -26.0% |
| Property Crime | 124.1 | B | 8072 | 163.6 | -24.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 36 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 79 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 260 | 5.8 | -70.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.7 | F | 1319 | 22.3 | +100.9% |
| Burglary | 27.0 | C | 1206 | 24.0 | +12.5% |
| Larceny | 80.6 | B | 6084 | 116.4 | -30.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.2 | B | 736 | 22.2 | -27.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
China Grove Police Department
China Grove, NC
East Spencer Police Department
East Spencer, NC
Landis Police Department
Landis, NC
Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, NC
Rockwell Police Department
Rockwell, NC
Spencer Police Department
Spencer, NC
Granite Quarry Police Department
Granite Quarry, NC
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, NC