Pembroke, North Carolina Crime Rate

4 years of data (20202024) · Population: 2,836

Key Insights

  • Pembroke has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 916.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 51.3% from the previous year.
  • 8 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 282.1 per 100K.
  • Crime trajectory: stable dangerous — based on 4 years of data.
  • Safer than 3% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.12 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
916.8
+51.3% YoY
Murder Rate
282.1
8 murders
Property Crime Rate
7933.7
225 total
vs National Avg
155%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 26

Murder8
Rape7
Robbery8
Aggravated Assault3

Property Crime: 225

Burglary85
Larceny-Theft105
Motor Vehicle Theft35
Arson3

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20242,83626916.882257933.7
20232,80617605.832528980.8
20222,80319677.801876671.4
20202,94014476.211906462.6

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

F
Safety Grade for Pembroke

Based on violent crime rate of 916.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
⚠️ Stable Dangerous
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 3% of cities

Similar Cities

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.