Vance County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vance County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,945 violent crimes and 6,264 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 263.4 per 100k residents, which is 148.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 214.8 per 100k, 31.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate263.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,945 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate102.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,570 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate214.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,264 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,631 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate169.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,002 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 263.4 | F | 5945 | 106.2 | +148.0% |
| Property Crime | 214.8 | D | 6264 | 163.6 | +31.3% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 59 | 0.5 | +538.1% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 92 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 231 | 5.8 | -10.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 102.8 | F | 1570 | 22.3 | +361.9% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 1631 | 24.0 | +17.7% |
| Larceny | 169.0 | D | 4002 | 116.4 | +45.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.7 | B | 540 | 22.2 | -29.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vance County Sheriff's Office
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, NC