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Crime & Safety in Shelby, NC

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

Shelby has a violent crime rate of 718 per 100,000 residents, 89% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 521.4 per 100,000, robbery at 157.4, rape at 19.7. The murder rate is 19.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,522 per 100,000, 80% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,292, burglary at 1,067, vehicle theft at 162 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Shelby receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent718.2/100K
89% above US avg
Murder19.7/100K
212% above US avg
Rape19.7/100K
Robbery157.4/100K
Assault521.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,521.9/100K
80% above US avg
Burglary1,067.4/100K
Theft2,292.2/100K
Vehicle Theft162.3/100K
Arson4.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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