Biltmore Forest, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Biltmore Forest Police Department serves the city of Biltmore Forest, NC in Buncombe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 75 property crimes. Property crime averages 69.2 per 100k, 57.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 69.2 | A | 75 | 163.6 | -57.7% |
| Burglary | 69.2 | F | 21 | 24.0 | +188.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 0 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 458.1% higher |
| Weaverville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 465.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 572.3% higher |
| Woodfin | 3 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 24.4% higher |
| Black Mountain | 12 miles | A 46.9 | A 82.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.5% higher |
| Fletcher | 13 miles | C 98.1 | A 98.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.7% higher |