Swain County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Swain County in NC is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 705 violent crimes and 1,204 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.4 per 100k residents, which is 34.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 127.5 per 100k, 22.1% 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 Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,204 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents538 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate123.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.4 | B | 705 | 106.2 | -34.7% |
| Property Crime | 127.5 | B | 1204 | 163.6 | -22.1% |
| Homicide | 8.1 | F | 7 | 0.5 | +1413.6% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 31 | 3.5 | +14.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 37.1 | F | 154 | 22.3 | +66.8% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 538 | 24.0 | -83.2% |
| Larceny | 123.5 | C | 551 | 116.4 | +6.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 102 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Swain County Sheriff's Office
Bryson City Police Department
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