Siler City, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Siler City Police Department serves the city of Siler City, NC in Chatham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 760 violent crimes and 1,351 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.3 per 100k residents, which is 2.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.0 per 100k, 3.9% 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 11 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 CAnnual Rate109.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents760 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate170.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,351 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate170.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents999 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.3 | C | 760 | 106.2 | +2.9% |
| Property Crime | 170.0 | C | 1351 | 163.6 | +3.9% |
| Rape | 24.3 | F | 39 | 3.5 | +586.6% |
| Robbery | 12.1 | F | 30 | 5.8 | +108.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 195 | 22.3 | -45.5% |
| Larceny | 170.0 | D | 999 | 116.4 | +46.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 6 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 229.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.1% higher |
| Sanford | 16 miles | B 69.4 | D 211.2 | Violent: 36.5% lower Property: 24.3% higher |
| Broadway | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 149.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 12.1% lower |
| Carrboro | 17 miles | C 122.1 | D 197.2 | Violent: 11.7% higher Property: 16.0% higher |
| Graham | 25 miles | F 175.8 | C 186.8 | Violent: 60.9% higher Property: 9.9% higher |