Polkton, NC Crime


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Polkton, North Carolina has been experiencing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the rate of violent crime in Polkton is at 30.1, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This has left the community on edge, as they grapple with the implications of such high levels of violent crime. To make matters worse, the rate of property crime in Polkton is also well above the national average, at 70.8 compared to 35.4. This has resulted in a general sense of unease and fear among residents, as they work to protect their homes and belongings from potential thieves and burglars. As someone who lives in this community, it is disheartening to see these crime rates and the impact it has on the sense of safety and security in our town.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Polkton violent crime is 30.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Polkton property crime is 70.8. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Polkton, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Wadesboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Wadesboro, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Wadesboro, NC Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Wadesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
Marshville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
Norwood, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172009
Oakboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182003
Pageland, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192017
Chesterfield, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
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Pop. Miles Data
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Wadesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72019
Marshville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102019
Norwood, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172009
Oakboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182003
Pageland, SC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192017
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Over 18 years ago

the population of polkton is listed as 20,753 however, i live in polkton, and know for certain that this number is very wrong. polkton is a small town, and on other  More

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