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Is Spring Lake, North Carolina Safe?

Population 11,252 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Spring Lake 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 1,806 per 100K.

Spring Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpring LakeNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.1317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.92053.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1806.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spring Lake

Violent crime in Spring Lake is close to the national average. The rate of 332.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,806 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spring Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,806
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spring Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spring Lake
332.1
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spring Lake
2232.9
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Lake Safety

Is Spring Lake safe?
Not especially. Spring Lake earns a D with a crime rate of 256.5 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 Spring Lake?
256.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spring Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spring Lake's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,806 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spring Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spring Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spring Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spring Lake?
Crime rates have held steady in Spring Lake, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Spring Lake compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Spring Lake ranks behind about 82% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Spring Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Spring Lake?
Bad. A D grade and 256.5 per-thousand rate put Spring Lake below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 332 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spring Lake?
332.1 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (54), and murder (3.0) 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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