Surry County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Surry County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 375 violent crimes and 1,237 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.6 per 100k residents, which is -2.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.6 per 100k, -16.5% 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 CAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,237 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents875 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.6 | C | 375 | 106.2 | -2.5% |
| Property Crime | 136.6 | B | 1237 | 163.6 | -16.5% |
| Homicide | 18.9 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +3443.9% |
| Rape | 22.8 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +546.0% |
| Robbery | 23.3 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +300.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 96 | 22.3 | +2.7% |
| Burglary | 15.7 | B | 224 | 24.0 | -34.5% |
| Larceny | 117.7 | C | 875 | 116.4 | +1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -85.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mount Airy Police Department
Mount Airy, NC
Pilot Mountain Police Department
Pilot Mountain, NC
Dobson Police Department
Dobson, NC