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Rutherfordton, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Rutherfordton Police Department serves the city of Rutherfordton, NC in Rutherford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 87 violent crimes and 522 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 355.2 per 100k, 117.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate82.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate355.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate54.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate300.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime82.0B87106.2-22.8%
Property Crime355.2F522163.6+117.1%
Robbery27.3F35.8+369.6%
Burglary54.6F6924.0+127.4%
Larceny300.6F440116.4+158.3%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Forest City 3 miles
A 68.0
F 448.9
Violent: 17.0% lower
Property: 26.4% higher
Lake Lure 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 72.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 79.6% lower
Tryon 13 miles
F 186.2
F 310.4
Violent: 127.2% higher
Property: 12.6% lower
Columbus 13 miles
B 90.3
F 542.0
Violent: 10.2% higher
Property: 52.6% higher
Marion 22 miles
F 216.7
F 270.8
Violent: 164.3% higher
Property: 23.8% lower