Union County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,126 violent crimes and 9,198 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.5 per 100k residents, which is -2.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.2 per 100k, -12.5% below 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 CAnnual Rate103.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,126 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,328 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate143.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,198 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,627 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate112.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,881 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.5 | C | 6126 | 106.2 | -2.5% |
| Property Crime | 143.2 | B | 9198 | 163.6 | -12.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 248 | 3.5 | -12.1% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 234 | 5.8 | +44.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.0 | B | 1328 | 22.3 | -27.9% |
| Burglary | 17.2 | B | 1627 | 24.0 | -28.3% |
| Larceny | 112.9 | C | 6881 | 116.4 | -3.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.5 | A | 637 | 22.2 | -43.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marshville Police Department
Marshville, NC
Monroe Police Department
Monroe, NC
Waxhaw Police Department
Waxhaw, NC
Wingate Police Department
Wingate, NC