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77%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
76%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
77%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Lake Waccamaw crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Lake Waccamaw crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Lake Waccamaw crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Lake Waccamaw crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLake Waccamaw/100k peopleNorth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)546 (estimate)2,4692,324
Murdern/an/an/a8.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a30.540.0
Robberyn/an/an/a54.966.1
Assaultn/an/an/a311.6268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)90 (estimate)405370
Burglaryn/an/an/a370.8269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,494.01,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a199.3282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)456 (estimate)2,0641,954

Lake Waccamaw crime map



The Lake Waccamaw crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lake Waccamaw as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lake Waccamaw crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lake Waccamaw crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Lake Waccamaw crime rates are 77% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Lake Waccamaw are 76% lower than the national average
      • In Lake Waccamaw you have a 1 in 184 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Lake Waccamaw is safer than 82% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Lake Waccamaw has decreased by 7%

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        Daily Crime In Lake Waccamaw (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lake Waccamaw

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lake Waccamaw is 1 in 1117
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lake Waccamaw is 1 in 220
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Waccamaw is 1 in 184

        Year Over Year Crime In Lake Waccamaw (per 100,000 people)

        Lake Waccamaw police department

        Item Lake Waccamaw North Carolina National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)514,511558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.44.83.3
        There are a total of 5 Lake Waccamaw police officers. This results in 3.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 29.6% less than the North Carolina average and 3.4% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in North Carolina

        State Total offenders North Carolina /100K National /100K
        North Carolina26,293320266
        There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Hallsboro, NC4444282,1802,608
        Sandyfield, NC6745632,8673,430
        Clarkton, NC9725882,9963,584
        Bolton, NC7105882,9983,587
        East Arcadia, NC6036333,2243,856
        Brunswick, NC1,1286543,3313,985
        Whiteville, NC5,3481,0159,07110,086
        Lake Waccamaw, NC1,60690456546

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        Cresson, PA1,606132698829
        Mapleton, MN1,606137547684
        Southern View, IL1,6053863,4133,799
        Plymouth, OH1,607132798929
        Rossmoyne, OH1,605134812946
        Lake Waccamaw, NC1,60690456546
        Source: The Lake Waccamaw, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.