The crime rate in Swain, NC County is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 45.7, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime in Swain County is also a concern, with a rate of 84.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These high crime rates can be concerning for residents and may bring about a sense of unease and fear in the community. Law enforcement agencies in Swain County may need to work diligently to address and reduce these crime rates in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Swain County violent crime is 45.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Swain County property crime is 84.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Swain, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.