Fayetteville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fayetteville Police Department serves the city of Fayetteville, NC in Cumberland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24,120 violent crimes and 35,137 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.5 per 100k residents, which is 63.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 282.9 per 100k, 72.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 58 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.5 | F | 24120 | 106.2 | +63.3% |
| Property Crime | 282.9 | F | 35137 | 163.6 | +72.9% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 189 | 0.5 | +80.2% |
| Rape | 3.8 | C | 497 | 3.5 | +8.0% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 1285 | 5.8 | -1.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.1 | F | 7924 | 22.3 | +80.3% |
| Burglary | 38.2 | D | 6068 | 24.0 | +59.1% |
| Larceny | 211.2 | F | 26162 | 116.4 | +81.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.5 | D | 2583 | 22.2 | +42.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 58 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 20 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake | 3 miles | C 110.0 | F 338.4 | Violent: 36.6% lower Property: 19.6% higher |
| Hope Mills | 7 miles | C 117.7 | D 235.4 | Violent: 32.1% lower Property: 16.8% lower |
| Raeford | 20 miles | A 66.5 | A 66.5 | Violent: 61.7% lower Property: 76.5% lower |
| Dunn | 22 miles | F 174.7 | F 407.7 | Violent: 0.7% higher Property: 44.1% higher |
| Coats | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | D 220.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.1% lower |