McDowell County, located in North Carolina, has been facing a significant level of crime in recent years. According to the background information provided, the county has a violent crime rate of 20.3, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in McDowell County is significantly higher at 67.7, almost double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while violent crimes may be less prevalent in McDowell County compared to other areas in the United States, property crimes are a major concern for the community. This could be attributed to a variety of factors such as poverty, drug use, and lack of economic opportunities. The local law enforcement and community organizations are working together to address these issues and make McDowell County a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
McDowell County violent crime is 20.3. (The US average is 22.7)
McDowell County property crime is 67.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of McDowell, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Morganton, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Morganton, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.