Crime in Black Mountain, NC

The crime rate in Black Mountain, NC is substantially lower than the US average. The violent crime rate in Black Mountain is 9.7, compared to the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Black Mountain is 23.4, while the US average is 35.4. This indicates that Black Mountain is a relatively safe and peaceful area compared to other parts of the country. It's clear that those who live there can rest easy knowing that their safety isn't at risk due to high crime rates in their city or town.

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

Black Mountain violent crime is 9.7. (The US average is 22.7)

Black Mountain property crime is 23.4. (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

Black Mountain, NC Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	78.5	0	0	52.4	26.2	1060.3	353.4	589.1	117.8
2004	143.4	0	13	91.3	39.1	2698.5	1290.6	1199.3	208.6
2005	77.7	12.9	25.9	0	38.8	2175	828.6	1229.9	116.5
2006	179.4	0	12.8	76.9	89.7	2127.4	768.9	1230.3	128.2
2007	91.1	0	0	26	65.1	1977.6	624.5	1210	143.1
2008	101.4	0	0	50.7	50.7	1976.7	722.3	1191.1	63.4
2009	139	0	12.6	63.2	63.2	2147.8	1061.3	998.1	88.4
2010	62.9	0	12.6	12.6	37.7	2288.4	666.4	1471.1	150.9
2011	75.5	0	25.2	0	50.3	2088.6	553.6	1421.7	113.2
2012	112.1	0	12.5	37.4	62.3	2080	298.9	1606.7	174.4
2013		0	0	49.9	37.4	1472.8	349.5	1060.9	62.4
2014	36.9	12.3	0	0	24.6	1695.7	368.6	1191.9	135.2
2015	73	0	24.3	36.5	12.2	1192.1	219	839.3	133.8
2016	143.4	0	12	12	119.5	1481.8	251	1147.2	83.7
2017		23.6		0	59	1309.4	318.5	884.7	106.2
2019	97.7	0	0	36.6	61.1	2308.5	390.9	1673.4	244.3

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Old Fort, NC	0.0	3,433.9	987	8	2010
Asheville, NC	742.2	6,325.2	89,546	13	2019
Biltmore Forest, NC	0.0	1,134.8	1,471	13	2019
Weaverville, NC	99.7	3,812.6	3,160	14	2019
Marion, NC	153.1	5,346.4	4,931	19	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Old Fort, NC	0.0	3,433.9	987	8	2010
Biltmore Forest, NC	0.0	1,134.8	1,471	13	2019
Weaverville, NC	99.7	3,812.6	3,160	14	2019
Marion, NC	153.1	5,346.4	4,931	19	2019
Marshall, NC	0.0	352.5	851	23	2003

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Black Mountain 3 Reviews

Loved Black Mountain! - 5/13/2022
I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family... Read More

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Different - 2/7/2012
Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside... Read More

Amy | Black Mountain, NC | Reply | 2 Replies

No Place Closer to Heaven - 4/22/2009
There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to... Read More

Donna | Black Mountain, NC | Reply | 1 Reply

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