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Is Southern Pines, North Carolina Safe?

Population 17,357 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Southern Pines is a smaller community of 17,357 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,213 per 100K.

Southern Pines Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouthern PinesNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.0317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1952.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1213.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1952/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Southern Pines

Violent crime in Southern Pines is below the national average. The rate of 261.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1952.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,213 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Southern Pines Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary331
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,213
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Southern Pines Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southern Pines
261.0
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Southern Pines
1952.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Pines Safety

Is Southern Pines safe?
Not especially. Southern Pines earns a C with a crime rate of 221.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Southern Pines?
221.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1952.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Southern Pines safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Southern Pines's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,213 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Southern Pines?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Southern Pines generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Southern Pines police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Southern Pines?
No. Crime in Southern Pines has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Southern Pines compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Southern Pines ranks behind about 76% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines?
Bad. A C grade and 221.3 per-thousand rate put Southern Pines below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Southern Pines?
261.0 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (65), and murder (2.0) 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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