Forest City, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Forest City Police Department serves the city of Forest City, NC in Rutherford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 512 violent crimes and 2,525 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 448.9 per 100k, 174.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate448.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,525 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate136.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate299.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,800 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.0 | A | 512 | 106.2 | -36.0% |
| Property Crime | 448.9 | F | 2525 | 163.6 | +174.4% |
| Robbery | 13.6 | F | 37 | 5.8 | +133.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.6 | A | 168 | 22.3 | -38.9% |
| Burglary | 136.0 | F | 599 | 24.0 | +466.2% |
| Larceny | 299.3 | F | 1800 | 116.4 | +157.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -38.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lure | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.9% lower |
| Rutherfordton | 3 miles | B 82.0 | F 355.2 | Violent: 20.5% higher Property: 20.9% lower |
| Tryon | 16 miles | F 186.2 | F 310.4 | Violent: 173.8% higher Property: 30.9% lower |
| Columbus | 16 miles | B 90.3 | F 542.0 | Violent: 32.8% higher Property: 20.7% higher |
| Marion | 21 miles | F 216.7 | F 270.8 | Violent: 218.5% higher Property: 39.7% lower |