Bladen County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bladen County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,084 violent crimes and 3,008 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.2 per 100k residents, which is 32.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.9 per 100k, 20.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,084 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate196.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,008 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents824 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate165.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,874 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.2 | B | 2084 | 106.2 | -32.0% |
| Property Crime | 196.9 | D | 3008 | 163.6 | +20.4% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 32 | 0.5 | +98.5% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 56 | 3.5 | -70.1% |
| Robbery | 7.7 | D | 44 | 5.8 | +32.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 453 | 22.3 | -65.4% |
| Burglary | 14.0 | A | 824 | 24.0 | -41.5% |
| Larceny | 165.6 | D | 1874 | 116.4 | +42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.5 | A | 288 | 22.2 | -57.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bladen County Sheriff's Office
Bladenboro Police Department
Bladenboro, NC
Elizabethtown Police Department
Elizabethtown, NC
White Lake Police Department
White Lake, NC