Henderson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,217 violent crimes and 3,938 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.5 per 100k residents, which is +1.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.6 per 100k, -0.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate107.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,217 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,938 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,051 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,575 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.5 | C | 1217 | 106.2 | +1.2% |
| Property Crime | 162.6 | C | 3938 | 163.6 | -0.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.5 | F | 47 | 3.5 | +83.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 49 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 208 | 22.3 | -41.7% |
| Burglary | 37.9 | D | 1051 | 24.0 | +57.6% |
| Larceny | 115.4 | C | 2575 | 116.4 | -0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 297 | 22.2 | -57.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hendersonville Police Department
Hendersonville, NC
Fletcher Police Department
Fletcher, NC