Valdese, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Valdese Police Department serves the city of Valdese, NC in Burke County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 119 violent crimes and 344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.0 per 100k residents, which is 39.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 213.3 per 100k, 30.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate64.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate213.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate170.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.0 | A | 119 | 106.2 | -39.8% |
| Property Crime | 213.3 | D | 344 | 163.6 | +30.4% |
| Burglary | 42.7 | F | 87 | 24.0 | +77.5% |
| Larceny | 170.7 | D | 219 | 116.4 | +46.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Morganton | 1 miles | B 84.9 | F 271.7 | Violent: 32.7% higher Property: 27.4% higher |
| Lenoir | 15 miles | C 126.3 | F 263.6 | Violent: 97.4% higher Property: 23.6% higher |
| Granite Falls | 18 miles | F 223.4 | N/A N/A | Violent: 249.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Hudson | 18 miles | A 26.6 | C 159.5 | Violent: 58.4% lower Property: 25.2% lower |