Burnsville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Burnsville Police Department serves the city of Burnsville, NC in Yancey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 31 violent crimes and 100 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.3 per 100k residents, which is 43.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 120.6 per 100k, 26.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate60.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.3 | A | 31 | 106.2 | -43.2% |
| Property Crime | 120.6 | B | 100 | 163.6 | -26.3% |
| Larceny | 120.6 | C | 78 | 116.4 | +3.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine | 12 miles | D 134.5 | A 89.7 | Violent: 123.1% higher Property: 25.6% lower |
| Black Mountain | 19 miles | A 46.9 | A 82.0 | Violent: 22.3% lower Property: 32.0% lower |
| Marion | 20 miles | F 216.7 | F 270.8 | Violent: 259.2% higher Property: 124.5% higher |
| Mars Hill | 23 miles | A 51.3 | A 51.3 | Violent: 14.9% lower Property: 57.5% lower |
| Asheville | 23 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: 221.1% higher Property: 220.2% higher |