Boiling Spring Lakes, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department serves the city of Boiling Spring Lakes, NC in Brunswick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 506 violent crimes and 419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.9 per 100k residents, which is 28.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.6 per 100k, 44.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.9 | D | 506 | 106.2 | +28.0% |
| Property Crime | 90.6 | A | 419 | 163.6 | -44.6% |
| Rape | 15.1 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +327.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 28 | 22.3 | -32.2% |
| Burglary | 15.1 | A | 111 | 24.0 | -37.2% |
| Larceny | 60.4 | A | 294 | 116.4 | -48.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 8 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.6 | Violent: 83.2% lower Property: 24.3% lower |
| Oak Island | 9 miles | C 102.3 | A 102.3 | Violent: 24.7% lower Property: 12.9% higher |
| Shallotte | 9 miles | A 64.7 | F 366.7 | Violent: 52.4% lower Property: 304.7% higher |
| Holden Beach | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.0% higher |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |