Pender County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pender County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,910 violent crimes and 2,754 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.2 per 100k, 62.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,910 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents362 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,754 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,912 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.0 | A | 1910 | 106.2 | -36.0% |
| Property Crime | 62.2 | A | 2754 | 163.6 | -62.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 93 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 362 | 22.3 | -77.6% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 612 | 24.0 | -14.9% |
| Larceny | 26.3 | A | 1912 | 116.4 | -77.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.5 | B | 205 | 22.2 | -30.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pender County Sheriff's Office
Burgaw Police Department
Burgaw, NC