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Is Pinehurst, North Carolina Safe?

Population 18,670 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,670, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pinehurst earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,031 per 100K.

Pinehurst Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinehurstNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.9317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1709.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1031.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1709/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pinehurst

Violent crime in Pinehurst is close to the national average. The rate of 320.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1709.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,031 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pinehurst Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,031
074% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pinehurst Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinehurst
320.9
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinehurst
1709.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinehurst Safety

Is Pinehurst safe?
It depends on where in Pinehurst you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Pinehurst?
203 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1709.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pinehurst safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Pinehurst has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pinehurst?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pinehurst generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pinehurst police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pinehurst?
No. Crime in Pinehurst has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Pinehurst compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Pinehurst ranks behind about 65% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Pinehurst to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pinehurst?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Pinehurst?
320.9 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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