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Is Lumberton, North Carolina Safe?

Population 18,955 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lumberton is a smaller community of 18,955 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,736 per 100K.

Lumberton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLumbertonNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.1317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2101.72053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1736.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate453.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2102/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lumberton

Violent crime in Lumberton is below the national average. The rate of 294.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2101.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,736 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lumberton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,736
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft453
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lumberton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lumberton
294.1
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lumberton
2101.7
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lumberton Safety

Is Lumberton safe?
Not especially. Lumberton earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lumberton?
239.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2101.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lumberton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lumberton's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,736 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lumberton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lumberton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lumberton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lumberton?
No. Crime in Lumberton has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lumberton compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Lumberton ranks behind about 75% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lumberton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lumberton?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.6 per-thousand rate put Lumberton below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lumberton?
294.1 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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