Woodfin, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Woodfin Police Department serves the city of Woodfin, NC in Buncombe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 244 violent crimes and 410 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.8 per 100k residents, which is 30.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.1 per 100k, 47.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.8 | B | 244 | 106.2 | -30.5% |
| Property Crime | 86.1 | A | 410 | 163.6 | -47.4% |
| Burglary | 12.3 | A | 120 | 24.0 | -48.8% |
| Larceny | 73.8 | A | 239 | 116.4 | -36.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 3 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: 162.5% higher Property: 348.7% higher |
| Biltmore Forest | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 19.6% lower |
| Weaverville | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 465.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 440.5% higher |
| Black Mountain | 15 miles | A 46.9 | A 82.0 | Violent: 36.5% lower Property: 4.7% lower |
| Fletcher | 15 miles | C 98.1 | A 98.1 | Violent: 33.0% higher Property: 14.0% higher |