Moore County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Moore County in NC is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,672 violent crimes and 6,988 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.1 per 100k residents, which is 57.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.0 per 100k, 37.6% 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 Rate45.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,672 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents591 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,988 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,645 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,917 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.1 | A | 4672 | 106.2 | -57.6% |
| Property Crime | 102.0 | A | 6988 | 163.6 | -37.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 126 | 3.5 | -94.7% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 99 | 5.8 | -78.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 591 | 22.3 | -72.1% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 1645 | 24.0 | -58.8% |
| Larceny | 81.3 | B | 4917 | 116.4 | -30.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 358 | 22.2 | -58.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Moore County Sheriff's Office
Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen, NC
Pinehurst Police Department
Pinehurst, NC
Robbins Police Department
Robbins, NC
Southern Pines Police Department
Southern Pines, NC
Carthage Police Department
Carthage, NC
Pinebluff Police Department
Pinebluff, NC
Vass Police Department
Vass, NC
Whispering Pines Police Department
Whispering Pines, NC
Foxfire Village Police Department
Foxfire Village, NC
State Park Rangers: Weymouth Woods/Sandhills Nature Preserve
Taylortown Police Department
Taylortown, NC