Harnett County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harnett County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,447 violent crimes and 4,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.7 per 100k residents, which is -22.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 238.4 per 100k, +45.7% 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 Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,447 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate238.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,136 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate182.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,567 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.7 | B | 1447 | 106.2 | -22.2% |
| Property Crime | 238.4 | D | 4136 | 163.6 | +45.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 76 | 3.5 | -17.6% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 97 | 5.8 | +0.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.7 | D | 348 | 22.3 | +51.2% |
| Burglary | 36.1 | D | 1272 | 24.0 | +50.1% |
| Larceny | 182.1 | D | 2567 | 116.4 | +56.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.6 | B | 266 | 22.2 | -34.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dunn Police Department
Dunn, NC
Coats Police Department
Coats, NC
Lillington Police Department
Lillington, NC
Erwin Police Department
Erwin, NC