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Lincolnton, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lincolnton Police Department serves the city of Lincolnton, NC in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,663 violent crimes and 2,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 197.1 per 100k residents, which is 85.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 328.5 per 100k, 100.8% 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 9 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 F
Annual Rate197.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,663 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate328.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,136 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate221.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,690 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime197.1F1663106.2+85.6%
Property Crime328.5F2136163.6+100.8%
Aggravated Assault16.4B20322.3-26.2%
Burglary82.1F28124.0+241.8%
Larceny221.8F1690116.4+90.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.6C15822.2+11.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 3
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Cherryville 11 miles
C 95.7
B 127.6
Violent: 51.4% lower
Property: 61.2% lower
Conover 12 miles
F 222.9
C 187.7
Violent: 13.1% higher
Property: 42.9% lower
Newton 12 miles
C 111.7
C 149.0
Violent: 43.3% lower
Property: 54.7% lower
Catawba 12 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Belmont 14 miles
C 103.2
F 316.0
Violent: 47.7% lower
Property: 3.8% lower