Hendersonville, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hendersonville Police Department serves the city of Hendersonville, NC in Henderson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 932 violent crimes and 3,132 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 227.2 per 100k, 38.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 C
Annual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents932 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate227.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,132 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents716 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,193 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime116.8C932106.2+10.0%
Property Crime227.2D3132163.6+38.9%
Rape13.0F413.5+267.0%
Aggravated Assault26.0C17322.3+16.7%
Burglary39.0F71624.0+62.1%
Larceny181.8D2193116.4+56.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.5A21022.2-70.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Black or African American 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Fletcher 8 miles
C 98.1
A 98.1
Violent: 16.1% lower
Property: 56.8% lower
Tryon 17 miles
F 186.2
F 310.4
Violent: 59.4% higher
Property: 36.6% higher
Columbus 17 miles
B 90.3
F 542.0
Violent: 22.7% lower
Property: 138.6% higher
Asheville 21 miles
F 193.6
F 386.2
Violent: 65.7% higher
Property: 70.0% higher
Biltmore Forest 21 miles
N/A 0.0
A 69.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 69.5% lower