Jefferson, NC Crime


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Jefferson, North Carolina is a small town with a low crime rate compared to the rest of the country. According to , the town's violent crime rate is 7.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Jefferson is 20.9, slightly lower than the US average of 35.4. While the town may be considered relatively safe, there are still instances of crime that occur in Jefferson. This can include theft, burglary, and assault. The community and local law enforcement are working to address and prevent these crimes, but it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. Despite its low crime rate, it is important to be aware of the potential risks in any area, including Jefferson.

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

Jefferson violent crime is 7.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Jefferson property crime is 20.9. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Jefferson, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of West Jefferson, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of West Jefferson, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
West Jefferson, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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West Jefferson, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
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North Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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West Jefferson, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock22019
Mountain City, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Independence, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
Damascus, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock232019
North Wilkesboro, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock252019
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