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Is Pineville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 11,851 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,851, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pineville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,423 per 100K.

Pineville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinevilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.3317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1990.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1423.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

380/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1990/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pineville

Violent crime in Pineville is close to the national average. The rate of 380.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1990.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,423 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pineville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,423
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pineville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pineville
380.3
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pineville
1990.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pineville Safety

Is Pineville safe?
Not especially. Pineville earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 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 Pineville?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1990.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pineville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pineville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,423 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pineville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pineville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pineville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pineville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pineville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Pineville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Pineville ranks behind about 68% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pineville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Pineville?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Pineville below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 380 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pineville?
380.3 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (43), and murder (6.0) 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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