Henderson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,054 violent crimes and 7,378 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.0 per 100k, 26.1% 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 BAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,054 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,378 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,418 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents660 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.5 | B | 3054 | 106.2 | -25.1% |
| Property Crime | 121.0 | B | 7378 | 163.6 | -26.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 126 | 3.5 | +42.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 76 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 499 | 22.3 | -54.7% |
| Burglary | 29.5 | D | 2260 | 24.0 | +22.9% |
| Larceny | 85.2 | B | 4418 | 116.4 | -26.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.3 | A | 660 | 22.2 | -71.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Hendersonville Police Department
Hendersonville, NC
Fletcher Police Department
Fletcher, NC