Zip 28743 (Hot Springs, NC) Crime


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The small town of Hot Springs, located in zip code 28743, has experienced a significant increase in crime rates in recent years. According to , the town's violent crime rate is 42.7, which is almost double the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. The property crime rate in Hot Springs is also higher than the national average, at 53.3 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Hot Springs have caused concern among the residents and local authorities, who are working to address the issue and improve the safety and security of the town. Increased police presence and community involvement are just some of the measures being taken to combat crime in this once peaceful town.

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

Hot Springs (zip 28743) violent crime is 42.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Hot Springs (zip 28743) property crime is 53.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Hot Springs, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marshall, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marshall, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Marshall, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Canton, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
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   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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per 100k
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Marshall, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112003
Weaverville, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Newport, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
Canton, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212019
Clyde, NC  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212016
Tusculum, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242019

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A true storybook horror show. Phony smiles, all about the tourism dollars. Locals never leave the county, they control the courts, the sherriff dept., politics, etc.  More

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