Morganton, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morganton Police Department serves the city of Morganton, NC in Burke County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,511 violent crimes and 2,864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.9 per 100k residents, which is 20.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 271.7 per 100k, 66.1% 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 7 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.9 | B | 1511 | 106.2 | -20.0% |
| Property Crime | 271.7 | F | 2864 | 163.6 | +66.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 315 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 84.9 | F | 738 | 24.0 | +253.4% |
| Larceny | 147.2 | D | 1944 | 116.4 | +26.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.6 | F | 177 | 22.2 | +78.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdese | 1 miles | A 64.0 | D 213.3 | Violent: 24.6% lower Property: 21.5% lower |
| Drexel | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lenoir | 14 miles | C 126.3 | F 263.6 | Violent: 48.8% higher Property: 3.0% lower |
| Granite Falls | 17 miles | F 223.4 | N/A N/A | Violent: 163.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Hudson | 17 miles | A 26.6 | C 159.5 | Violent: 68.7% lower Property: 41.3% lower |