Crime in Lexington, North Carolina

Lexington, NC has a higher than average rate of violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Lexington is 26.8, which is 4.1 points higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lexington is 47.8 – 12.4 points higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that citizens of Lexington have a greater chance of being affected by violent or property crime when compared to the national average. Due to these high numbers, it is important for those living in or visiting Lexington to take extra precautions to stay safe and secure their homes and belongings.

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

Lexington violent crime is 26.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Lexington property crime is 47.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Lexington, NC Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	722.2	9.9	54.4	232.5	425.4	6069.1	1657	3868	544.1
2001	620.9	4.9	29.6	192.2	394.2	6303	1941.7	3740.4	620.9
2002	717.6	29.1	43.6	223	421.8	6036.4	1808.5	3835.2	392.7
2003	810.7	0	34.4	260.4	515.9	6681.7	2245.3	4117.1	319.3
2004	748.4	4.8	53.1	130.4	560.1	5929.5	1805.9	3877.4	246.3
2005	711.1	0	57.7	153.8	499.7	5938.9	1542.4	3944.8	451.7
2006	870	4.8	48.1	177.8	639.3	5532.3	1533.3	3705.8	293.2
2007	836.1	0	44	215.1	577	5290.4	1999.8	3016.8	273.8
2008	579.1	4.9	19.6	171.8	382.8	4706.7	1516.6	2935	255.2
2009	537.9	0	9.8	195.6	332.5	3848.4	1149.1	2484.1	215.2
2010	434.5	9.9	34.6	138.2	251.8	3762	1071.3	2542.6	148.1
2011	412.1	15.6	36.5	104.3	255.6	3875.6	1220.6	2482.9	172.1
2012	329.9	0	20.9	130.9	178	3188.6	994.8	2089.1	104.7
2013		5.3	26.4	174.2	242.9	3358.1	1129.9	2075.1	153.1
2014	441.9	10.5	15.8	173.6	242	3393.3	1136.4	2109.6	147.3
2015	403.3	0	25.9	108.6	268.9	3231.6	1049.6	2042.4	139.6
2018		0		138.6	495.9	2607.4	602.5	1786.3	218.6
2019	639.6	10.6	5.3	142.7	481	4292.4	787.7	3314.5	190.3

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Spencer, NC	339.7	2,254.5	3,308	12	2019
East Spencer, NC	451.6	1,612.9	1,814	13	2019
Salisbury, NC	735.0	4,171.0	33,761	17	2019
Cooleemee, NC	0.0	2,064.0	969	17	2019
Granite Quarry, NC	337.0	3,842.3	2,277	18	2011

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Salisbury, NC	735.0	4,171.0	33,761	17	2019
Kernersville, NC	260.2	4,567.7	17,417	22	2019
Albemarle, NC	904.9	5,466.7	15,947	32	2019
Statesville, NC	627.9	4,484.7	24,896	34	2014
Mooresville, NC	166.8	2,694.6	11,782	35	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Lexington 7 Reviews

Tip of the spear town to the Triad! - 5/4/2022
I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately... Read More

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Horrible place - 12/9/2019
The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but... Read More

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