The crime rate in Polk, NC County is relatively low compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that the chances of an individual becoming a victim of a violent crime in Polk County are relatively low. Similarly, the property crime rate in the county is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 45.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Polk County is generally a safe place to live, with lower levels of crime compared to other areas in the country. However, it is important to note that any crime, no matter how small, can still have a significant impact on the community and should not be taken lightly.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Polk County violent crime is 15.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Polk County property crime is 45.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Polk, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hendersonville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.