Asheville, NC Crime


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Asheville, North Carolina has been facing a concerning issue with crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 33.1, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Asheville is at a rate of 67.2, almost double the US average of 35.4. This high level of crime has caused concern among residents and city officials alike. The context of these numbers makes it clear that Asheville is experiencing a significant problem with criminal activity, and efforts need to be made to address and combat it.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Asheville violent crime is 33.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Asheville property crime is 67.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Asheville, NC Crime History
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Reviews for Asheville
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Lived around this city my entire life, and have spent countless hours in every part of it- at one point, Asheville was the place to be, it had a high standard of living,  More

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Scotty · 

Asheville has changed dramatically over the pass twenty years . At one time downtown and the charming family friendly neighborhoods within, reminded me of The Waltons  More

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This city is very deceiving. Small but if you look close you see big liberal city problems in this town. Mainly because it is overwhelming liberal. Far left liberals.  More

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