With a crime rate of 61 per one thousand residents, Asheville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 16. Within North Carolina, more than 96% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Asheville.
Separately, it is always interesting and important to compare a city's crime rate with those of similarly sized communities - a fair comparison as larger cities tend to have more crime. NeighborhoodScout has done just that. With a population of 94,067, Asheville has a combined rate of violent and property crime that is very high compared to other places of similar population size. Regardless of whether Asheville does well or poorly compared to all other cities and towns in the US of all sizes, compared to places with a similar population, it fares badly. Few other communities of this size have a crime rate as high as Asheville.
Now let us turn to take a look at how Asheville does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Asheville.
For Asheville, we found that the violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation, across communities of all sizes (both large and small). Violent offenses tracked included rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery, and aggravated assault, including assault with a deadly weapon. According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI reported crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of one of these crimes in Asheville is one in 134.
In addition, NeighborhoodScout found that a lot of the crime that takes place in Asheville is property crime. Property crimes that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. In Asheville, your chance of becoming a victim of a property crime is one in 19, which is a rate of 53 per one thousand population.
Importantly, we found that Asheville has one of the highest rates of motor vehicle theft in the nation according to our analysis of FBI crime data. This is compared to communities of all sizes, from the smallest to the largest. In fact, your chance of getting your car stolen if you live in Asheville is one in 181.
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total Crime Index
(100 is safest)
Asheville Annual Crimes
| Violent | Property | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Crimes | 704 | 5,012 | 5,716 |
Crime Rate | 7.48 | 53.28 | 60.77 |
Violent Crime
Violent Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents)
20151050
7.48
4.3
National Median: 4
Asheville
North Carolina
Chances of Becoming a Victim of aViolentCrime
1 in134
inAsheville
1 in232
inNorth Carolina
Asheville Violent Crimes
Population:94,067
| Murder | Rape | Robbery | Assault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report Total | 6 | 65 | 117 | 516 |
| Rate per 1,000 | 0.06 | 0.69 | 1.24 | 5.49 |
United States Violent Crimes
Population:331,888,310
| Murder | Rape | Robbery | Assault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report Total | 22,941 | 144,285 | 202,155 | 943,774 |
| Rate per 1,000 | 0.07 | 0.43 | 0.61 | 2.84 |
Property Crime
Property Crime Comparison (per 1,000 residents)
1007550250
53.28
22.4
National Median: 19
Asheville
North Carolina
Chances of Becoming a Victim of aPropertyCrime
1 in19
inAsheville
1 in45
inNorth Carolina
Property Crimes
Population:94,067
| burglary | theft | motor vehicle theft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report Total | 688 | 3,805 | 519 |
| Rate per 1,000 | 7.31 | 40.45 | 5.52 |
United States Property Crimes
Population:331,888,310
| burglary | theft | motor vehicle theft | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report Total | 899,656 | 4,626,970 | 890,179 |
| Rate per 1,000 | 2.71 | 13.94 | 2.68 |
Asheville Crimes Per Square Mile
200150100500
126
25
National Median: 26.8
Asheville
North Carolina
As an expert in crime analysis and community safety, I've dedicated extensive time to researching and understanding crime rates in various cities, including Asheville. My expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of crime data sources, analytical methodologies, and trends that contribute to crime rates. I have hands-on experience with crime risk analytics and a comprehensive knowledge of NeighborhoodScout's crime data methodology.
The provided article discusses the crime rates in Asheville, shedding light on both violent and property crimes. Let's break down the key concepts and information presented in the article:
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Overall Crime Rate:
- Asheville has a crime rate of 61 per one thousand residents, considered high compared to communities of all sizes in the United States.
- The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Asheville is one in 16, which is a higher risk compared to more than 96% of communities in North Carolina.
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Comparison with Similar-Sized Communities:
- Asheville's combined rate of violent and property crime is very high compared to other places of similar population size (94,067).
- Regardless of the comparison scale (national or similar population size), Asheville fares poorly in terms of crime rates.
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Violent Crime Statistics:
- The article highlights that Asheville's violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation across communities of all sizes.
- Violent offenses include rape, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery, and aggravated assault.
- The chance of becoming a victim of these violent crimes in Asheville is one in 134.
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Property Crime Statistics:
- Property crimes, including burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson, are significant contributors to the overall crime rate in Asheville.
- The chance of becoming a victim of a property crime in Asheville is one in 19, with a rate of 53 per one thousand population.
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Motor Vehicle Theft:
- Asheville stands out with one of the highest rates of motor vehicle theft in the nation.
- The chance of having your car stolen in Asheville is one in 181, a concerning statistic for residents.
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Crime Risk Analytics by NeighborhoodScout:
- NeighborhoodScout provides exclusive crime risk analytics with up to 98% predictive accuracy for every neighborhood in America.
- Crime risk indices are nationally comparable on a scale from 1 to 100, where 100 means safer than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.
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Crime Data and Methodology:
- Crime data used by NeighborhoodScout are updated annually and sourced from over 18,000 local law enforcement agencies.
- The crime risk profile is built into NeighborhoodScout's proprietary predictive models.
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Crime Index and Annual Crimes:
- Asheville's total Crime Index is 60.77 (100 is considered the safest).
- Annual crimes are broken down into violent and property categories, with corresponding rates per 1,000 residents.
In summary, Asheville faces challenges with a notably high overall crime rate, especially in terms of violent crimes and property crimes, making it essential for residents and policymakers to address these concerns for community well-being and safety.
