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Is Laurinburg, North Carolina Safe?

Population 14,582 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,582, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Laurinburg earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,492 per 100K.

Laurinburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaurinburgNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.7317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2100.32053.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1492.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate525.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2100/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Laurinburg

Violent crime in Laurinburg is close to the national average. The rate of 392.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2100.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,492 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Laurinburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,492
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft525
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Laurinburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laurinburg
392.7
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Laurinburg
2100.3
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Laurinburg Safety

Is Laurinburg safe?
Not especially. Laurinburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Laurinburg?
249.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2100.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Laurinburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Laurinburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,492 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Laurinburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Laurinburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Laurinburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Laurinburg?
No. Crime in Laurinburg has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Laurinburg compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Laurinburg ranks behind about 80% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Laurinburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Laurinburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.3 per-thousand rate put Laurinburg below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Laurinburg?
392.7 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (55), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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