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North Wilkesboro, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The North Wilkesboro Police Department serves the city of North Wilkesboro, NC in Wilkes County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 296 violent crimes and 664 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.6 per 100k residents, which is 77.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.8 per 100k, 13.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate141.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate94.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents396 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime23.6A296106.2-77.7%
Property Crime141.8B664163.6-13.3%
Burglary47.3F20724.0+96.8%
Larceny94.6B396116.4-18.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Wilkesboro 4 miles
F 329.6
F 302.1
Violent: 1294.2% higher
Property: 113.0% higher
Sparta 19 miles
F 475.7
A 105.7
Violent: 1912.2% higher
Property: 25.5% lower
Taylorsville 20 miles
D 131.1
A 43.7
Violent: 454.7% higher
Property: 69.2% lower
West Jefferson 24 miles
D 148.0
F 592.1
Violent: 526.2% higher
Property: 317.5% higher
Jefferson 24 miles
A 61.6
A 61.6
Violent: 160.5% higher
Property: 56.6% lower