Statesville, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

111%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

163%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

101%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Statesville_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,456	n/a (estimate)	4,814	2,456	2,281
Murder	1	n/a	3.3	7.9	5.7
Rape	16	n/a	52.9	28.2	38.0
Robbery	25	n/a	82.7	51.8	66.5
Assault	247	n/a	816.7	303.5	264.1
Violent crime	289	n/a (estimate)	956	391	364
Burglary	219	n/a	724.1	355.3	250.7
Theft	811	n/a	2,681.4	1,447.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	137	n/a	453.0	261.8	318.7
Property crime	1,167	n/a (estimate)	3,858	2,065	1,917

Statesville crime map

The Statesville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Statesville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Statesville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Statesville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Statesville crime rates are 111% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Statesville are 163% higher than the national average
In Statesville you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Statesville is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Statesville has increased by 40%

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Daily Crime In Statesville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Statesville, per 100,000 residents. In Statesville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.96 times more than the North Carolina average and 2.11 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Statesville are 2.44 times more than the North Carolina average and 2.63 times more than the national average. For property crime, Statesville has a daily crime rate that is 1.87 times more than the North Carolina average and 2.01 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Statesville (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Statesville, North Carolina compared to other areas of North Carolina, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Statesville safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Statesville is safer than 30% of North Carolina cities, and 15% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in North Carolina, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Statesville. At this time, Statesville sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Statesville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Statesville is 1 in 105

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Statesville is 1 in 26

The chance of being a victim of crime in Statesville is 1 in 21

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Statesville? In Statesville, NC you have a 1 in 105 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Statesville.

Year Over Year Crime In Statesville (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Statesville, North Carolina (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Statesville has increased by 76%, the amount of property crime in Statesville has increased by 34%, and the total amount of crime in Statesville has increased by 40% year over year.

Statesville police department

Item	Statesville	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	95	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.8	4.8	3.3

There are a total of 95 Statesville police officers. This results in 3.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 20.6% less than the North Carolina average and 16.7% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Norman of Catawba, NC	8,701	137	725	862
Stony Point, NC	1,546	174	917	1,091
Cleveland, NC	1,147	0	1,259	1,259
Mooresville, NC	38,498	199	2,156	2,355
Harmony, NC	525	430	2,269	2,699
Catawba, NC	588	485	2,562	3,047
Love Valley, NC	118	586	3,096	3,682
Statesville, NC	27,114	956	3,858	4,814

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wilmette, IL	27,114	34	1,165	1,199
Maywood, CA	27,127	524	1,533	2,057
Plum, PA	27,137	250	1,483	1,733
Allen Park, MI	27,089	202	1,739	1,940
Shaker Heights, OH	27,148	124	731	854
Statesville, NC	27,114	956	3,858	4,814

Source: The Statesville, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.