Haywood County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Haywood County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,488 violent crimes and 4,270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.8 per 100k residents, which is +45.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 472.6 per 100k, +188.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate154.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,488 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate472.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,270 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate72.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents941 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate378.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,064 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.8 | D | 1488 | 106.2 | +45.8% |
| Property Crime | 472.6 | F | 4270 | 163.6 | +188.9% |
| Homicide | 19.4 | F | 14 | 0.5 | +3541.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.8 | B | 317 | 22.3 | -24.3% |
| Burglary | 72.5 | F | 941 | 24.0 | +201.7% |
| Larceny | 378.7 | F | 3064 | 116.4 | +225.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.3 | C | 242 | 22.2 | -3.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Canton Police Department
Canton, NC
Waynesville Police Department
Waynesville, NC
Maggie Valley Police Department
Maggie Valley, NC