Boone, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Boone Police Department serves the city of Boone, NC in Watauga County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 655 violent crimes and 1,325 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.9 per 100k residents, which is 57.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.8 per 100k, 54.3% 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 5 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 AAnnual Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,325 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,086 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.9 | A | 655 | 106.2 | -57.8% |
| Property Crime | 74.8 | A | 1325 | 163.6 | -54.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 76 | 22.3 | -77.6% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 165 | 24.0 | -58.5% |
| Larceny | 59.8 | A | 1086 | 116.4 | -48.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -77.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newland | 16 miles | F 416.1 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 827.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Banner Elk | 16 miles | B 90.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 101.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Sugar Mountain | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Jefferson | 18 miles | D 148.0 | F 592.1 | Violent: 229.9% higher Property: 691.8% higher |
| Jefferson | 18 miles | A 61.6 | A 61.6 | Violent: 37.2% higher Property: 17.7% lower |