Southport, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southport Police Department serves the city of Southport, NC in Brunswick County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 129 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.9 per 100k residents, which is 78.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.6 per 100k, 58.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.9 | A | 129 | 106.2 | -78.5% |
| Property Crime | 68.6 | A | 282 | 163.6 | -58.1% |
| Larceny | 68.6 | A | 244 | 116.4 | -41.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Island | 6 miles | C 102.3 | A 102.3 | Violent: 347.4% higher Property: 49.2% higher |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 8 miles | D 135.9 | A 90.6 | Violent: 494.4% higher Property: 32.1% higher |
| Carolina Beach | 10 miles | A 58.1 | B 130.8 | Violent: 154.1% higher Property: 90.6% higher |
| Shallotte | 15 miles | A 64.7 | F 366.7 | Violent: 182.9% higher Property: 434.5% higher |
| Holden Beach | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 106.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 54.6% higher |