Harnett County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harnett County in NC is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,951 violent crimes and 10,164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.8 per 100k residents, which is 20.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 210.1 per 100k, 28.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate84.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,951 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate210.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,164 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,832 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,266 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents937 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.8 | B | 5951 | 106.2 | -20.2% |
| Property Crime | 210.1 | D | 10164 | 163.6 | +28.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 46 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 161 | 3.5 | -29.3% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 173 | 5.8 | -16.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.0 | D | 1187 | 22.3 | +35.0% |
| Burglary | 33.4 | D | 2832 | 24.0 | +38.8% |
| Larceny | 158.5 | D | 6266 | 116.4 | +36.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 937 | 22.2 | -38.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harnett County Sheriff's Office
Dunn Police Department
Dunn, NC
Coats Police Department
Coats, NC
Lillington Police Department
Lillington, NC
Erwin Police Department
Erwin, NC