Crime & Safety in Monroe, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Monroe has a violent crime rate of 655 per 100,000 residents, 72% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 493.5 per 100,000, robbery at 82.3, rape at 72.0. The murder rate is 7.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,360 per 100,000, 71% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,653, burglary at 432, vehicle theft at 257 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 102 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Monroe receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Monroe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent655.5/100K
72% above US avg
Murder7.7/100K
22% above US avg
Rape72.0/100K
Robbery82.3/100K
Assault493.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,359.6/100K
71% above US avg
Burglary431.8/100K
Theft2,652.8/100K
Vehicle Theft257.1/100K
Arson18.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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