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United States / North Carolina / Asheville Metro Area / Haywood County / Waynesville / Zip Codes
Waynesville, NC has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average, coming in at 15.6 compared to 22.7. The property crime rate in Waynesville is also lower than the national average, at 57.1 compared to 35.4. In general, Waynesville is a relatively safe place for its residents and visitors alike. Residents of Waynesville can rest assured that their safety is taken seriously by local authorities and that crime levels are low enough for an enjoyable stay while visiting the city.

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

Waynesville violent crime is 15.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Waynesville property crime is 57.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Waynesville, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000330030402603299.71169.91999.8130
2001223.7042.621.3159.82726.6692.31970.463.9
2002293.4031.462.9199.12829.3964.11760.5104.8
2003213.9032.110.7171.13293.41058.61946.1288.7
2004294.9021.163.2210.63559.41253.22011.4294.9
2005292.510.441.852.21882946.11076.11650.6219.4
2006292.5031.341.8219.44230.61410.22517.5302.9
2007201.4010.631.81594080.11250.52660169.6
2008372.9080.680.6211.73497.61179.32167.1151.2
2009272.3050.460.5161.43197.21139.71936.5121
2010263.103939185.24210.116082494.9107.2
2011210.101020180.14312.61520.92481.5310.2
2012342.1050.380.5211.34155.313082595.8251.5
2014298.6051.541.2205.93418.510402244.6133.9
2015256.7020.530.8205.33028.7934.31878.9215.6
2016265.320.440.830.6173.54591.41744.72377.3469.3
20172050.1110.35171.91553.63277.5340.8
2018060.1480.45174.7800.73953.6420.4
2019611.139.429.619.7522.46751.41409.45006.9335.1

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Maggie Valley, NC1,138.28,374.01,23052019
Clyde, NC401.03,047.31,34862016
Canton, NC367.95,196.64,09892019
Sylva, NC328.25,434.02,621152019
Brevard, NC227.02,371.37,705222019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Hendersonville, NC428.64,777.313,304322019
Sevierville, TN644.44,952.316,070432019
Greeneville, TN336.03,501.115,446482019
Easley, SC458.25,133.218,706512019
Morristown, TN848.84,736.427,147532019

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Kyler · Waynesville, NC
The truth about our town.
Over 6 years ago

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Joanne · Waynesville, NC
Small town community
Over 16 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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Kay · Acworth, GA
A Delightful Place to Retire
Over 17 years ago

For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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