Fletcher, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fletcher Police Department serves the city of Fletcher, NC in Henderson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 285 violent crimes and 806 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.1 per 100k residents, which is 7.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.1 per 100k, 40.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate98.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents806 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents382 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.1 | C | 285 | 106.2 | -7.7% |
| Property Crime | 98.1 | A | 806 | 163.6 | -40.1% |
| Burglary | 36.8 | D | 335 | 24.0 | +53.1% |
| Larceny | 49.0 | A | 382 | 116.4 | -57.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 87 | 22.2 | -44.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 8 miles | C 116.8 | D 227.2 | Violent: 19.1% higher Property: 131.7% higher |
| Asheville | 13 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: 97.4% higher Property: 293.8% higher |
| Biltmore Forest | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 29.4% lower |
| Weaverville | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 465.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 374.3% higher |
| Woodfin | 15 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 24.8% lower Property: 12.2% lower |