Buncombe County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buncombe County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,398 violent crimes and 27,659 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.9 per 100k residents, which is -40.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 217.7 per 100k, +33.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,398 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,878 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate217.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,659 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,783 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate160.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,107 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,621 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 62.9 | A | 13398 | 106.2 | -40.8% |
| Property Crime | 217.7 | D | 27659 | 163.6 | +33.1% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | D | 48 | 0.5 | +20.5% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 359 | 3.5 | -57.6% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 717 | 5.8 | -52.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 2878 | 22.3 | -45.2% |
| Burglary | 38.4 | D | 3783 | 24.0 | +59.8% |
| Larceny | 160.5 | D | 21107 | 116.4 | +37.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 2621 | 22.2 | -16.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Asheville Police Department
Asheville, NC
Black Mountain Police Department
Black Mountain, NC
Biltmore Forest Police Department
Biltmore Forest, NC
Weaverville Police Department
Weaverville, NC
Woodfin Police Department
Woodfin, NC