Wilkesboro, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wilkesboro Police Department serves the city of Wilkesboro, NC in Wilkes County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 397 violent crimes and 1,120 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 329.6 per 100k residents, which is 210.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 302.1 per 100k, 84.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 329.6 | F | 397 | 106.2 | +210.3% |
| Property Crime | 302.1 | F | 1120 | 163.6 | +84.7% |
| Burglary | 54.9 | F | 155 | 24.0 | +128.6% |
| Larceny | 219.7 | F | 887 | 116.4 | +88.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.5 | D | 72 | 22.2 | +23.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | 4 miles | A 23.6 | B 141.8 | Violent: 92.8% lower Property: 53.1% lower |
| Taylorsville | 15 miles | D 131.1 | A 43.7 | Violent: 60.2% lower Property: 85.5% lower |
| Sparta | 24 miles | F 475.7 | A 105.7 | Violent: 44.3% higher Property: 65.0% lower |
| Granite Falls | 25 miles | F 223.4 | N/A N/A | Violent: 32.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Hudson | 25 miles | A 26.6 | C 159.5 | Violent: 91.9% lower Property: 47.2% lower |