Watauga, NC County has a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 18.4 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in Watauga is significantly higher than the US average, with a rate of 54.3 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents of Watauga may face a lower risk of violent crime, they are more likely to experience property crimes such as theft and burglary. This could be attributed to the county's rural location and lower population density, making it an easier target for property crimes. Despite these statistics, Watauga remains a generally safe area for its residents and visitors.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Watauga County violent crime is 18.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Watauga County property crime is 54.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Watauga, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Johnson City, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Johnson City, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.