Taylorsville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Taylorsville Police Department serves the city of Taylorsville, NC in Alexander County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 152 violent crimes and 367 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.1 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 43.7 per 100k, 73.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 DAnnual Rate131.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.1 | D | 152 | 106.2 | +23.5% |
| Property Crime | 43.7 | A | 367 | 163.6 | -73.3% |
| Burglary | 43.7 | F | 83 | 24.0 | +81.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkesboro | 15 miles | F 329.6 | F 302.1 | Violent: 151.4% higher Property: 591.2% higher |
| Conover | 18 miles | F 222.9 | C 187.7 | Violent: 70.0% higher Property: 329.4% higher |
| Newton | 18 miles | C 111.7 | C 149.0 | Violent: 14.8% lower Property: 240.9% higher |
| Catawba | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mooresville | 19 miles | C 96.7 | D 249.2 | Violent: 26.2% lower Property: 470.2% higher |