Lee County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,005 violent crimes and 4,994 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.0 per 100k residents, which is 64.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 136.2 per 100k, 16.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,005 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents319 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,994 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents741 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,920 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate57.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.0 | A | 2005 | 106.2 | -64.2% |
| Property Crime | 136.2 | B | 4994 | 163.6 | -16.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 32 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 47 | 3.5 | -70.3% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 96 | 5.8 | -64.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 319 | 22.3 | -81.4% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 741 | 24.0 | -44.8% |
| Larceny | 65.8 | A | 3920 | 116.4 | -43.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 57.1 | F | 317 | 22.2 | +157.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Sanford Police Department
Sanford, NC
Broadway Police Department
Broadway, NC