Ashe County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ashe County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 762 violent crimes and 1,403 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.1 per 100k residents, which is 26.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.5 per 100k, 39.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.1 | B | 762 | 106.2 | -26.5% |
| Property Crime | 227.5 | D | 1403 | 163.6 | +39.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 149 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 24.7 | C | 342 | 24.0 | +2.7% |
| Larceny | 201.4 | F | 942 | 116.4 | +73.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.4 | A | 110 | 22.2 | -93.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ashe County Sheriff's Office
West Jefferson Police Department
West Jefferson, NC
Jefferson Police Department
Jefferson, NC