Cumberland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cumberland County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 27,235 violent crimes and 40,455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.7 per 100k residents, which is +25.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 285.6 per 100k, +74.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 DAnnual Rate133.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27,235 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,412 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,548 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate285.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents40,455 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,890 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate188.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents30,270 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,939 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.7 | D | 27235 | 106.2 | +25.9% |
| Property Crime | 285.6 | F | 40455 | 163.6 | +74.6% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 200 | 0.5 | -39.9% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 545 | 3.5 | -64.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 1412 | 5.8 | -18.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.1 | D | 8548 | 22.3 | +44.4% |
| Burglary | 64.4 | F | 6890 | 24.0 | +167.8% |
| Larceny | 188.5 | F | 30270 | 116.4 | +62.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.2 | D | 2939 | 22.2 | +36.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, NC
Hope Mills Police Department
Hope Mills, NC
Spring Lake Police Department
Spring Lake, NC