The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in East Laurinburg, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in East Laurinburg

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in East Laurinburg.

 

East Laurinburg, NC Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
D-

$350,333

Cost of Crime™ for East Laurinburg, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,416 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in East Laurinburg in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is East Laurinburg, NC Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. East Laurinburg ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to East Laurinburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in East Laurinburg is 51.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Laurinburg Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Laurinburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 22 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of East Laurinburg, NC see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Laurinburg, NC

The total projected cost of crime in East Laurinburg for 2025 is $350,333. This translates to approximately $1,123 per resident and $3,416 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.6% of the median household income in East Laurinburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Laurinburg Compared to Other Cities?

East Laurinburg, NC: $1123
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Laurinburg is $1,123 per year, which is $659 more than the national average and $585 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to East Laurinburg:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $519 more than in East Laurinburg.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $872 less than in East Laurinburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Laurinburg for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Laurinburg
Cost per East Laurinburg Resident
Murder
$167,115
$536
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,474
$30
Robbery
$9,284
$30
Assault
$57,535
$184
Kidnapping
$5,357
$17
Vehicle Theft
$13,243
$42
Burglary
$24,433
$78
Theft
$23,350
$75
Arson
$1,432
$5
Vandalism
$29,954
$96
Animal Cruelty
$257
$1
Drug Crimes
$8,262
$26
Identity Theft
$636
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$350,333
$1,123

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Laurinburg, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in East Laurinburg totals $1,169,545 ($3,749 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,519,878 ($4,871 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the East Laurinburg crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which East Laurinburg has 1, have the same problem. Of East Laurinburg’s 312 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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East Laurinburg Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 East Laurinburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.421
Robbery
0.9460
Rape
0.5008
Murder
0.2850
Total Violent Crime
8.153 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.45
Vehicle Theft
2.741
Burglary
8.634
Arson
0.1900
Total Property Crime
26.02 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2832
Drug Crimes
3.580
Vandalism
13.44
Identity Theft
0.2635
Animal Cruelty
0.1113
Total "Other" Rate
17.68 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in East Laurinburg is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to East Laurinburg.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D+
D-
D+
D
F
D+
D
D-
D
D-
D
D-
D
D+
D
D+
C-
D
D-
D-
D-
D+
F
C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

East Laurinburg is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B+
B+
A-
B
B
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
C+
C+
C+
B+
A
A
A+
A+
A+
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, East Laurinburg is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in East Laurinburg, NC average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See East Laurinburg schools on SchoolGrade

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