Jackson County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,016 violent crimes and 3,350 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.0 per 100k residents, which is 43.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.9 per 100k, 22.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,016 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate199.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,350 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,411 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,627 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.0 | A | 2016 | 106.2 | -43.5% |
| Property Crime | 199.9 | D | 3350 | 163.6 | +22.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 97 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.5 | A | 341 | 22.3 | -89.0% |
| Burglary | 84.3 | F | 1411 | 24.0 | +251.0% |
| Larceny | 114.3 | C | 1627 | 116.4 | -1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.2 | A | 288 | 22.2 | -94.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Sylva Police Department
Sylva, NC