Lee County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,407 violent crimes and 4,091 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.7 per 100k residents, which is -67.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 180.4 per 100k, +10.2% 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 AAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,407 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,091 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,366 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.7 | A | 1407 | 106.2 | -67.3% |
| Property Crime | 180.4 | C | 4091 | 163.6 | +10.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 21 | 3.5 | -55.5% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 83 | 5.8 | -72.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.7 | A | 218 | 22.3 | -78.7% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 509 | 24.0 | -60.6% |
| Larceny | 88.3 | B | 3366 | 116.4 | -24.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.6 | F | 204 | 22.2 | +272.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sanford Police Department
Sanford, NC
Broadway Police Department
Broadway, NC