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Waxhaw, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Waxhaw Police Department serves the city of Waxhaw, NC in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 485 violent crimes and 759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.0 per 100k, 89.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 A
Annual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents601 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime29.8A485106.2-71.9%
Property Crime17.0A759163.6-89.6%
Rape4.3D293.5+20.5%
Aggravated Assault4.3A4822.3-80.9%
Larceny17.0A601116.4-85.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Monroe 0 miles
F 220.6
D 253.3
Violent: 639.5% higher
Property: 1386.2% higher
Wingate 0 miles
A 50.7
C 152.1
Violent: 70.0% higher
Property: 792.5% higher
Marshville 9 miles
C 112.9
C 150.6
Violent: 278.5% higher
Property: 783.5% higher
Matthews 14 miles
C 108.4
D 230.0
Violent: 263.5% higher
Property: 1249.8% higher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg 24 miles
F 186.2
F 353.3
Violent: 524.0% higher
Property: 1973.4% higher