Transylvania County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Transylvania County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 928 violent crimes and 1,699 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.1 per 100k residents, which is 61.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.2 per 100k, 49.2% 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 AAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents928 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,699 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,129 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents110 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.1 | A | 928 | 106.2 | -61.3% |
| Property Crime | 83.2 | A | 1699 | 163.6 | -49.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -45.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 13 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 162 | 22.3 | -91.3% |
| Burglary | 20.5 | B | 442 | 24.0 | -14.6% |
| Larceny | 60.7 | A | 1129 | 116.4 | -47.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 110 | 22.2 | -91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Transylvania County Sheriff's Office
Brevard Police Department
Brevard, NC