Sparta, North Carolina has been facing a persistent issue of crime, with the town's violent crime rate being 28.5, higher than the national average of 22.7. This has caused concern among the residents and authorities as they strive to create a safer community. The town's property crime rate is also slightly above the national average at 34.1, which further adds to the overall crime rate in Sparta. However, despite these statistics, the local government and law enforcement are continuously working towards reducing crime and creating a safer environment for the citizens. With the support of the community and effective measures in place, it is hoped that the crime rate in Sparta will decrease in the near future.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sparta violent crime is 28.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Sparta property crime is 34.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sparta, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Independence, Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Independence, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.