Vance County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vance County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,634 violent crimes and 3,727 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 435.2 per 100k residents, which is +309.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 319.6 per 100k, +95.3% 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 Rate435.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,634 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate183.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,058 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate319.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,727 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents764 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate272.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,657 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 435.2 | F | 3634 | 106.2 | +309.8% |
| Property Crime | 319.6 | F | 3727 | 163.6 | +95.3% |
| Homicide | 6.8 | F | 36 | 0.5 | +1176.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 36 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 6.8 | C | 172 | 5.8 | +16.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 183.6 | F | 1058 | 22.3 | +724.9% |
| Burglary | 27.2 | C | 764 | 24.0 | +13.2% |
| Larceny | 272.0 | F | 2657 | 116.4 | +133.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 262 | 22.2 | -8.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, NC