Lincoln County, NC Crime


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Lincoln, NC County has unfortunately seen its fair share of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 21.8, which is just slightly below the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Property crime is also an issue in Lincoln, with a rate of 54.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These numbers may seem alarming, but it's important to note that the county is still below the national average for both violent and property crime. However, efforts to decrease these rates and keep the community safe must continue to be a priority.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lincoln County violent crime is 21.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Lincoln County property crime is 54.4. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Lincoln, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Huntersville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Huntersville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Dallas, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Huntersville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
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Over 7 years ago

My husband and are in the area looking at relocation possibilities. We drove through Lincoln County to Lincolnton and it was very depressing. Run down homes, animals  More

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