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Is Lincolnton, North Carolina Safe?

Population 12,465 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Lincolnton faces real safety challenges. It earns a D+ grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Lincolnton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLincolntonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2266.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

255.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

287/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2266/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lincolnton

Violent crime in Lincolnton is below the national average. The rate of 287.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2266.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lincolnton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lincolnton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincolnton
287.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lincolnton
2266.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincolnton Safety

Is Lincolnton safe?
Not especially. Lincolnton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 255.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lincolnton?
255.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2266.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lincolnton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lincolnton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,459 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lincolnton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lincolnton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lincolnton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lincolnton?
Crime rates have held steady in Lincolnton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lincolnton compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Lincolnton ranks behind about 72% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lincolnton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lincolnton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 255.3 per-thousand rate put Lincolnton below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 287 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lincolnton?
287.0 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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