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Lowell, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lowell Police Department serves the city of Lowell, NC in Gaston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 95 violent crimes and 279 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.6 per 100k residents, which is 26.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.2 per 100k, 3.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 B
Annual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime78.6B95106.2-26.0%
Property Crime157.2C279163.6-3.9%
Burglary52.4F8124.0+118.1%
Larceny78.6B135116.4-32.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.2C6122.2+18.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ranlo 2 miles
A 64.3
B 128.6
Violent: 18.2% lower
Property: 18.2% lower
Cramerton 3 miles
A 36.4
B 109.1
Violent: 53.7% lower
Property: 30.6% lower
Belmont 5 miles
C 103.2
F 316.0
Violent: 31.3% higher
Property: 101.0% higher
Dallas 5 miles
A 65.0
D 227.5
Violent: 17.3% lower
Property: 44.7% higher
Gastonia 5 miles
D 157.6
F 366.6
Violent: 100.5% higher
Property: 133.2% higher