Black Mountain, NC Crime


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Black Mountain, North Carolina has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Black Mountain is 9.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the town's strong community and effective law enforcement efforts. However, property crime in Black Mountain is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 23.4 compared to 35.4 in the US. Despite this, residents of Black Mountain can feel relatively safe and secure in their homes and neighborhoods, thanks to the town's continuous effort to maintain a peaceful and crime-free environment. With a lower violent crime rate compared to the rest of the country, Black Mountain remains a desirable place to live for those seeking a safe and serene community.

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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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Old Fort, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82010
Asheville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Biltmore Forest, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Weaverville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Marion, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Old Fort, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82010
Biltmore Forest, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
Weaverville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock142019
Marion, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Marshall, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232003

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Over 3 years ago

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  More

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Over 13 years ago

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  More

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Over 16 years ago

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  More

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