Buncombe County, NC Crime


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Buncombe County, located in North Carolina, has a lower rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 16.6, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Buncombe County is slightly higher at 46.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. These numbers suggest that while the county is relatively safe in terms of violent crimes, there is still some room for improvement in terms of property crimes. This could be due to a variety of factors such as population growth and economic conditions. Despite these challenges, the community and law enforcement are working together to maintain a safe and secure environment for its residents and visitors. With continued efforts, it is hopeful that the crime rates in Buncombe County will continue to decrease and the community will thrive.

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

Buncombe County violent crime is 16.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Buncombe County property crime is 46.4. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Buncombe, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Knoxville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Asheville, NC Crime History
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