Scotland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scotland County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,552 violent crimes and 3,412 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.5 per 100k residents, which is -43.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 228.4 per 100k, +39.6% 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 Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,552 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents992 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,412 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,365 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,698 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.5 | A | 1552 | 106.2 | -43.1% |
| Property Crime | 228.4 | D | 3412 | 163.6 | +39.6% |
| Homicide | 6.7 | F | 34 | 0.5 | +1160.2% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 45 | 3.5 | -5.0% |
| Robbery | 10.1 | F | 107 | 5.8 | +73.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.2 | D | 992 | 22.3 | +35.8% |
| Burglary | 57.1 | F | 1365 | 24.0 | +137.6% |
| Larceny | 134.3 | C | 1698 | 116.4 | +15.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.9 | F | 292 | 22.2 | +66.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Laurinburg Police Department
Laurinburg, NC
Wagram Police Department
Wagram, NC