Lexington, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lexington Police Department serves the city of Lexington, NC in Davidson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,276 violent crimes and 2,832 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.5 per 100k residents, which is 1.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 199.6 per 100k, 22.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate107.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,276 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,832 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,046 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.5 | C | 1276 | 106.2 | +1.2% |
| Property Crime | 199.6 | D | 2832 | 163.6 | +22.0% |
| Robbery | 10.2 | F | 71 | 5.8 | +75.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 357 | 22.3 | +37.9% |
| Burglary | 40.9 | F | 545 | 24.0 | +70.3% |
| Larceny | 138.2 | C | 2046 | 116.4 | +18.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.5 | C | 227 | 22.2 | -7.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 13 miles | B 90.2 | A 90.2 | Violent: 16.1% lower Property: 54.8% lower |
| East Spencer | 20 miles | A 62.5 | C 187.5 | Violent: 41.8% lower Property: 6.0% lower |
| Landis | 20 miles | A 26.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Salisbury | 20 miles | D 169.8 | F 334.1 | Violent: 58.1% higher Property: 67.4% higher |
| Rockwell | 20 miles | F 257.4 | A 85.8 | Violent: 139.6% higher Property: 57.0% lower |