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Is Lumberton, Texas Safe?

Population 14,123 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,123, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lumberton earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,343 per 100K.

Lumberton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLumbertonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.8315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1812.02077.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1343.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate456.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

208.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1812/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lumberton

Violent crime in Lumberton is below the national average. The rate of 272.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1812.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,343 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lumberton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary267
099% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,343
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft456
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lumberton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lumberton
272.8
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lumberton
1812.0
State
2077.3
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 208.5 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?
208.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1812.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lumberton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lumberton 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 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 Texas?
Below average for the state. Lumberton ranks behind about 71% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x 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?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lumberton?
272.8 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (57), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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