Salisbury, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Salisbury Police Department serves the city of Salisbury, NC in Rowan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,731 violent crimes and 6,804 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.8 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 334.1 per 100k, 104.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 DAnnual Rate169.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,731 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate100.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,184 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate334.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,804 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents936 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate239.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,244 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents589 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.8 | D | 2731 | 106.2 | +59.9% |
| Property Crime | 334.1 | F | 6804 | 163.6 | +104.2% |
| Robbery | 13.9 | F | 228 | 5.8 | +139.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 100.2 | F | 1184 | 22.3 | +350.3% |
| Burglary | 47.3 | F | 936 | 24.0 | +97.0% |
| Larceny | 239.4 | F | 5244 | 116.4 | +105.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.5 | F | 589 | 22.2 | +100.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Spencer | 0 miles | A 62.5 | C 187.5 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: 43.9% lower |
| Landis | 0 miles | A 26.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 84.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Rockwell | 0 miles | F 257.4 | A 85.8 | Violent: 51.6% higher Property: 74.3% lower |
| Granite Quarry | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 163.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 51.0% lower |
| Cleveland | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |