Avery County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Avery County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 57 violent crimes and 147 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.8 per 100k residents, which is +58.9% above the national average. 0 The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 DHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.8 | D | 57 | 106.2 | +58.9% |
| Property Crime | 0.0 | A | 147 | 163.6 | -100.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 30.1 | F | 5 | 3.5 | +749.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.2 | F | 11 | 22.3 | +107.7% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 26 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 105 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 15 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Newland Police Department
Newland, NC
Banner Elk Police Department
Banner Elk, NC
Sugar Mountain Police Department
Sugar Mountain, NC