Sylva, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sylva Police Department serves the city of Sylva, NC in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 251 violent crimes and 564 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.7 per 100k residents, which is 28.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 340.8 per 100k, 108.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 BAnnual Rate75.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate340.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate151.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.7 | B | 251 | 106.2 | -28.7% |
| Property Crime | 340.8 | F | 564 | 163.6 | +108.3% |
| Burglary | 151.5 | F | 100 | 24.0 | +530.3% |
| Larceny | 189.3 | F | 422 | 116.4 | +62.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | 15 miles | B 92.5 | F 342.2 | Violent: 22.1% higher Property: 0.4% higher |
| Maggie Valley | 19 miles | F 349.2 | F 756.7 | Violent: 361.2% higher Property: 122.0% higher |
| Franklin | 19 miles | B 69.1 | C 184.2 | Violent: 8.8% lower Property: 45.9% lower |
| Bryson City | 19 miles | A 66.2 | D 198.5 | Violent: 12.6% lower Property: 41.7% lower |
| Canton | 24 miles | A 22.8 | F 318.8 | Violent: 69.9% lower Property: 6.4% lower |