Buncombe County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Buncombe County in NC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 17,923 violent crimes and 35,746 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.3 per 100k, 18.2% 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 Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,923 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents810 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,676 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate193.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents35,746 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,019 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents25,635 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,856 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.1 | A | 17923 | 106.2 | -43.5% |
| Property Crime | 193.3 | C | 35746 | 163.6 | +18.2% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 64 | 0.5 | +0.4% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 440 | 3.5 | -64.7% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 810 | 5.8 | -58.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 3676 | 22.3 | -47.3% |
| Burglary | 34.3 | D | 6019 | 24.0 | +42.8% |
| Larceny | 140.6 | D | 25635 | 116.4 | +20.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.2 | B | 3856 | 22.2 | -17.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
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