Rowan County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rowan County in NC is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,492 violent crimes and 12,748 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.8 per 100k residents, which is 32.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.0 per 100k, 27.3% 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 Rate71.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,492 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,947 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,748 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,300 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,011 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,347 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.8 | B | 5492 | 106.2 | -32.4% |
| Property Crime | 119.0 | B | 12748 | 163.6 | -27.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 153 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 320 | 5.8 | -73.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.5 | F | 1947 | 22.3 | +82.1% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 2300 | 24.0 | +4.4% |
| Larceny | 78.2 | B | 9011 | 116.4 | -32.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 1347 | 22.2 | -30.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rowan County Sheriff's Office
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