Monroe, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monroe Police Department serves the city of Monroe, NC in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,200 violent crimes and 7,697 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 220.6 per 100k residents, which is 107.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 253.3 per 100k, 54.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate220.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,200 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,176 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate253.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,697 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate182.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,829 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 220.6 | F | 5200 | 106.2 | +107.7% |
| Property Crime | 253.3 | D | 7697 | 163.6 | +54.8% |
| Rape | 8.2 | F | 195 | 3.5 | +131.0% |
| Robbery | 8.2 | D | 209 | 5.8 | +40.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 59.9 | F | 1176 | 22.3 | +169.2% |
| Burglary | 43.6 | F | 1260 | 24.0 | +81.3% |
| Larceny | 182.4 | D | 5829 | 116.4 | +56.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 561 | 22.2 | +10.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw | 0 miles | A 29.8 | A 17.0 | Violent: 86.5% lower Property: 93.3% lower |
| Wingate | 0 miles | A 50.7 | C 152.1 | Violent: 77.0% lower Property: 39.9% lower |
| Marshville | 9 miles | C 112.9 | C 150.6 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 40.6% lower |
| Matthews | 14 miles | C 108.4 | D 230.0 | Violent: 50.8% lower Property: 9.2% lower |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | 24 miles | F 186.2 | F 353.3 | Violent: 15.6% lower Property: 39.5% higher |