Lenoir, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lenoir Police Department serves the city of Lenoir, NC in Caldwell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,583 violent crimes and 3,327 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.3 per 100k residents, which is 18.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 263.6 per 100k, 61.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.3 | C | 1583 | 106.2 | +18.9% |
| Property Crime | 263.6 | F | 3327 | 163.6 | +61.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.0 | A | 164 | 22.3 | -50.7% |
| Burglary | 27.5 | C | 824 | 24.0 | +14.3% |
| Larceny | 219.7 | F | 2119 | 116.4 | +88.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 374 | 22.2 | -25.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | 3 miles | F 223.4 | N/A N/A | Violent: 76.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Hudson | 3 miles | A 26.6 | C 159.5 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 39.5% lower |
| Morganton | 14 miles | B 84.9 | F 271.7 | Violent: 32.8% lower Property: 3.1% higher |
| Valdese | 15 miles | A 64.0 | D 213.3 | Violent: 49.3% lower Property: 19.1% lower |
| Drexel | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |