Located in North Carolina, Ashe County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent data, the county's violent crime rate is 15.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This trend also applies to property crime, with Ashe County's rate of 52.3 being lower than the US average of 35.4. This is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement and the community in creating a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors. Despite this, Ashe County is not immune to crime. Like any other area, it has its fair share of criminal incidents, including theft, assault, and drug-related offenses. However, the county's relatively low crime rate is a positive indicator of its overall safety and livability.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ashe County violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Ashe County property crime is 52.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ashe, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Boone, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Boone, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.