Located in the small town of Bakersville, NC, the crime rate in the zip code 28705 is higher than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is 32.3, compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Bakersville are more likely to experience violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. As for property crime, the rate in 28705 is 43.3, higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. The high crime rate in Bakersville is a concern for the local community and law enforcement, and efforts are being made to address and reduce these numbers. Despite this, Bakersville remains a charming and close-knit community, with a strong sense of community and safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bakersville (zip 28705) violent crime is 32.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Bakersville (zip 28705) property crime is 43.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bakersville, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newland, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newland, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.