Banner Elk, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Banner Elk Police Department serves the city of Banner Elk, NC in Avery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 13 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.2 per 100k residents, which is 15.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.2 | B | 13 | 106.2 | -15.1% |
| Rape | 90.2 | F | 2 | 3.5 | +2449.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland | 0 miles | F 416.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 361.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Sugar Mountain | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Spruce Pine | 14 miles | D 134.5 | A 89.7 | Violent: 49.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Boone | 16 miles | A 44.9 | A 74.8 | Violent: 50.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Granite Falls | 23 miles | F 223.4 | N/A N/A | Violent: 147.8% higher Property: N/A |