Asheville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Asheville Police Department serves the city of Asheville, NC in Buncombe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,750 violent crimes and 25,601 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 193.6 per 100k residents, which is 82.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 386.2 per 100k, 136.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 44 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 193.6 | F | 12750 | 106.2 | +82.3% |
| Property Crime | 386.2 | F | 25601 | 163.6 | +136.1% |
| Homicide | 3.2 | F | 46 | 0.5 | +502.4% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 337 | 3.5 | +111.8% |
| Robbery | 13.9 | F | 705 | 5.8 | +139.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 49.2 | F | 2792 | 22.3 | +121.1% |
| Burglary | 35.3 | D | 3465 | 24.0 | +46.9% |
| Larceny | 268.5 | F | 19523 | 116.4 | +130.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 81.3 | F | 2477 | 22.2 | +266.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 44 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 8 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 16 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Forest | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 82.1% lower |
| Weaverville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 465.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 20.5% higher |
| Woodfin | 3 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 77.7% lower |
| Black Mountain | 12 miles | A 46.9 | A 82.0 | Violent: 75.8% lower Property: 78.8% lower |
| Fletcher | 13 miles | C 98.1 | A 98.1 | Violent: 49.3% lower Property: 74.6% lower |