Mooresville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mooresville Police Department serves the city of Mooresville, NC in Iredell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,047 violent crimes and 5,354 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.7 per 100k residents, which is 8.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 249.2 per 100k, 52.3% 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 8 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 Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,047 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate249.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,354 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate219.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,536 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.7 | C | 4047 | 106.2 | -8.9% |
| Property Crime | 249.2 | D | 5354 | 163.6 | +52.3% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 78 | 3.5 | -47.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.7 | A | 339 | 22.3 | -83.3% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 430 | 24.0 | -22.6% |
| Larceny | 219.5 | F | 4536 | 116.4 | +88.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 356 | 22.2 | -66.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesville | 0 miles | F 373.6 | F 310.8 | Violent: 286.3% higher Property: 24.7% higher |
| Troutman | 0 miles | D 151.3 | F 428.8 | Violent: 56.5% higher Property: 72.0% higher |
| Taylorsville | 19 miles | D 131.1 | A 43.7 | Violent: 35.6% higher Property: 82.5% lower |
| Conover | 21 miles | F 222.9 | C 187.7 | Violent: 130.5% higher Property: 24.7% lower |
| Newton | 21 miles | C 111.7 | C 149.0 | Violent: 15.5% higher Property: 40.2% lower |