Rutherford County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rutherford County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 602 violent crimes and 3,063 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.0 per 100k residents, which is -52.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 292.2 per 100k, +78.6% 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 AAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate292.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,063 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate63.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents671 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate199.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,246 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.0 | A | 602 | 106.2 | -52.9% |
| Property Crime | 292.2 | F | 3063 | 163.6 | +78.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 13.6 | F | 40 | 5.8 | +134.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 186 | 22.3 | -79.6% |
| Burglary | 63.6 | F | 671 | 24.0 | +164.5% |
| Larceny | 199.9 | F | 2246 | 116.4 | +71.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.7 | D | 136 | 22.2 | +29.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Forest City Police Department
Forest City, NC
Rutherfordton Police Department
Rutherfordton, NC
Lake Lure Police Department
Lake Lure, NC