Mount Holly, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Holly Police Department serves the city of Mount Holly, NC in Gaston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 586 violent crimes and 1,016 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.4 per 100k residents, which is 48.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.7 per 100k, 56.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.4 | A | 586 | 106.2 | -48.8% |
| Property Crime | 70.7 | A | 1016 | 163.6 | -56.8% |
| Homicide | 10.9 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +1941.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.8 | C | 115 | 22.3 | -2.2% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 201 | 24.0 | -77.4% |
| Larceny | 65.3 | A | 706 | 116.4 | -43.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0 miles | C 103.2 | F 316.0 | Violent: 89.6% higher Property: 346.7% higher |
| Dallas | 0 miles | A 65.0 | D 227.5 | Violent: 19.5% higher Property: 221.6% higher |
| Gastonia | 0 miles | D 157.6 | F 366.6 | Violent: 189.7% higher Property: 418.3% higher |
| Stanley | 0 miles | C 122.7 | A 73.6 | Violent: 125.5% higher Property: 4.1% higher |
| Ranlo | 3 miles | A 64.3 | B 128.6 | Violent: 18.2% higher Property: 81.8% higher |