Robeson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Robeson County in NC is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,735 violent crimes and 22,624 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.7 per 100k residents, which is 47.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 490.0 per 100k, 199.5% 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 Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,735 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,080 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate490.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,624 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate165.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate278.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,988 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,059 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.7 | D | 11735 | 106.2 | +47.5% |
| Property Crime | 490.0 | F | 22624 | 163.6 | +199.5% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 182 | 0.5 | -68.4% |
| Rape | 28.3 | F | 184 | 3.5 | +699.6% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 706 | 5.8 | +21.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 49.1 | F | 6080 | 22.3 | +120.6% |
| Burglary | 165.8 | F | 7256 | 24.0 | +590.1% |
| Larceny | 278.8 | F | 12988 | 116.4 | +139.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 37.9 | F | 2059 | 22.2 | +70.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Robeson County Sheriff's Office
Lumberton Police Department
Lumberton, NC
Red Springs Police Department
Red Springs, NC
St. Pauls Police Department
St. Pauls, NC
Fairmont Police Department
Fairmont, NC
Pembroke Police Department
Pembroke, NC
Rowland Police Department
Rowland, NC