Black Mountain, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Black Mountain Police Department serves the city of Black Mountain, NC in Buncombe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 323 violent crimes and 833 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.0 per 100k, 49.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.9 | A | 323 | 106.2 | -55.9% |
| Property Crime | 82.0 | A | 833 | 163.6 | -49.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 26 | 22.3 | -47.3% |
| Burglary | 11.7 | A | 147 | 24.0 | -51.2% |
| Larceny | 58.6 | A | 611 | 116.4 | -49.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.7 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -47.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 12 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: 313.1% higher Property: 370.9% higher |
| Biltmore Forest | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.6% lower |
| Weaverville | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 465.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 467.2% higher |
| Woodfin | 15 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 57.4% higher Property: 4.9% higher |
| Marion | 16 miles | F 216.7 | F 270.8 | Violent: 362.3% higher Property: 230.2% higher |