Brevard, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brevard Police Department serves the city of Brevard, NC in Transylvania County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 333 violent crimes and 661 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.4 per 100k, 22.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents661 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.0 | A | 333 | 106.2 | -52.0% |
| Property Crime | 127.4 | B | 661 | 163.6 | -22.1% |
| Burglary | 25.5 | C | 99 | 24.0 | +6.0% |
| Larceny | 101.9 | B | 536 | 116.4 | -12.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 21 miles | C 116.8 | D 227.2 | Violent: 129.3% higher Property: 78.3% higher |
| Waynesville | 22 miles | B 92.5 | F 342.2 | Violent: 81.5% higher Property: 168.6% higher |
| Canton | 22 miles | A 22.8 | F 318.8 | Violent: 55.3% lower Property: 150.2% higher |
| Fletcher | 23 miles | C 98.1 | A 98.1 | Violent: 92.4% higher Property: 23.0% lower |
| Maggie Valley | 26 miles | F 349.2 | F 756.7 | Violent: 585.2% higher Property: 493.9% higher |