Columbus County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Columbus County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,292 violent crimes and 3,126 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 178.9 per 100k residents, which is +68.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 544.5 per 100k, +232.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate178.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,292 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate544.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,126 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate99.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate374.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,296 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 178.9 | F | 1292 | 106.2 | +68.4% |
| Property Crime | 544.5 | F | 3126 | 163.6 | +232.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 33 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.4 | C | 40 | 5.8 | -6.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 21.7 | C | 333 | 22.3 | -2.6% |
| Burglary | 99.4 | F | 630 | 24.0 | +313.8% |
| Larceny | 374.4 | F | 2296 | 116.4 | +221.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 54.4 | F | 188 | 22.2 | +145.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chadbourn Police Department
Chadbourn, NC
Fair Bluff Police Department
Fair Bluff, NC
Tabor City Police Department
Tabor City, NC
Whiteville Police Department
Whiteville, NC