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 D
Annual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,735 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,080 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate490.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,624 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate165.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,256 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate278.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,988 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,059 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime156.7D11735106.2+47.5%
Property Crime490.0F22624163.6+199.5%
Homicide0.2A1820.5-68.4%
Rape28.3F1843.5+699.6%
Robbery7.1D7065.8+21.9%
Aggravated Assault49.1F608022.3+120.6%
Burglary165.8F725624.0+590.1%
Larceny278.8F12988116.4+139.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft37.9F205922.2+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

State Park Rangers: Lumber River