Scotland County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scotland County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,481 violent crimes and 4,856 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.5 per 100k residents, which is 38.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.5 per 100k, 14.0% 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 Rate65.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,481 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,313 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,856 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate48.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,983 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,331 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.5 | A | 2481 | 106.2 | -38.3% |
| Property Crime | 186.5 | C | 4856 | 163.6 | +14.0% |
| Homicide | 6.3 | F | 49 | 0.5 | +1078.6% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -36.7% |
| Robbery | 8.5 | D | 141 | 5.8 | +46.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.4 | D | 1313 | 22.3 | +22.9% |
| Burglary | 48.9 | F | 1983 | 24.0 | +103.4% |
| Larceny | 105.8 | C | 2331 | 116.4 | -9.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.0 | D | 445 | 22.2 | +35.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scotland County Sheriff's Office
Laurinburg Police Department
Laurinburg, NC
Wagram Police Department
Wagram, NC