Cumberland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cumberland County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 36,282 violent crimes and 48,105 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 160.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 267.6 per 100k, 63.6% 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 Rate160.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,282 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,665 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,771 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate267.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents48,105 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,625 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents35,292 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,602 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 160.2 | D | 36282 | 106.2 | +50.9% |
| Property Crime | 267.6 | F | 48105 | 163.6 | +63.6% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 231 | 0.5 | -3.8% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 710 | 3.5 | -3.9% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 1665 | 5.8 | -15.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.1 | D | 10771 | 22.3 | +53.4% |
| Burglary | 57.5 | F | 8625 | 24.0 | +139.2% |
| Larceny | 177.2 | D | 35292 | 116.4 | +52.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.6 | D | 3602 | 22.2 | +29.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, NC
Hope Mills Police Department
Hope Mills, NC
Spring Lake Police Department
Spring Lake, NC