Waynesville, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waynesville Police Department serves the city of Waynesville, NC in Haywood County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,055 violent crimes and 2,799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.5 per 100k residents, which is 12.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 342.2 per 100k, 109.2% 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 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.5 | B | 1055 | 106.2 | -12.9% |
| Property Crime | 342.2 | F | 2799 | 163.6 | +109.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.8 | D | 227 | 22.3 | +24.7% |
| Burglary | 55.5 | F | 424 | 24.0 | +130.9% |
| Larceny | 268.2 | F | 2237 | 116.4 | +130.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.5 | B | 118 | 22.2 | -16.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Valley | 5 miles | F 349.2 | F 756.7 | Violent: 277.6% higher Property: 121.1% higher |
| Canton | 9 miles | A 22.8 | F 318.8 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: 6.8% lower |
| Sylva | 15 miles | B 75.7 | F 340.8 | Violent: 18.1% lower Property: 0.4% lower |
| Brevard | 22 miles | A 51.0 | B 127.4 | Violent: 44.9% lower Property: 62.8% lower |
| Woodfin | 25 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 20.2% lower Property: 74.8% lower |