Crime Safety Grade

A

Asheville, NC Crime Rate

Higher crime than 64% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 59+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Asheville Safe?

With an overall crime index of 122, Asheville has a 22% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 189. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Town Mountain Preserve earning an A+ grade while South French Broad rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Asheville
122
North Carolina Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
122
22% above average
Violent Crime
132
32% above average
Property Crime
135
35% above average
Safe Areas
86%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Asheville

1 in 189

Property crime: 1 in 185

Where Is It Safe in Asheville?

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Asheville Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 49% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 15% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 126 ▲ 26%
Assault Violent 145 ▲ 45%
Robbery Violent 124 ▲ 24%
Burglary Property 115 ▲ 15%
Larceny / Theft Property 149 ▲ 49%
Vehicle Theft Property 141 ▲ 41%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Asheville Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Town Mountain Preserve A+ 89
2 Bent Creek A+ 50
3 Blake Mountain A+ 67
4 Oak Forest A+ 67
5 Mountain Meadows A+ 77
6 Lakeview Park A+ 95
7 Beaverdam A+ 112
8 Parkway Forest A+ 75
9 Lakeshore Heights A+ 88
10 Morningside Park A 99
11 West Asheville Estates A 99
12 Grace A 89
13 Norwood Park A 89
14 Grove Park / Sunset A 112
15 Beverly Hills A 81
16 Bear Creek A 64
17 Biltmore Park A 95
18 Crowfields Condominiums A 95
19 Upper Malvern Hills A 56
20 Lucerne Park A 56
21 Givens Estates A 95
22 Sherwood Heights A 125
23 Redwood Forest A 96
24 Reynolds Mountain A 127
25 Albemarle Park A 131
26 Kenilworth Forest A 73
27 Malvern Hills A 107
28 Haw Creek A 105
29 Kenilworth A 99
30 Jackson Park A 108
31 Charlotte Street A 123
32 Virginia Avenue A 109
33 Wilshire Park A 156
34 Five Points A 123
35 Biltmore Village A- 64
36 Bull Mountain A- 142
37 Racquet Club Village A- 127
38 North Downtown A- 144
39 Claxton A- 144
40 Chestnut Hills A- 144
41 Oakley A- 141
42 Henrietta / Spears Street A- 147
43 Murdock / Linden A- 147
44 East West Asheville A- 131
45 Falconhurst A- 169
46 Beaucatcher Heights B+ 139
47 Biltmore Forest B+ 109
48 Burton Street B 168
49 Brucemont / Louisiana B 168
50 Downtown Asheville B 195
51 Historic Montford B- 179
52 Pisgah View C+ 192
53 West End / Clingman Avenue C+ 197
54 South Slope C 196
55 East End / Valley Street C- 176
56 South French Broad C- 196
57 Erskine / Walton D- 186
58 Walton / Oakland D- 186
59 Livingston Heights D- 186

Asheville Crime by Zip Code

28804
A Index: 95
28805
A Index: 100
28803
A Index: 107
28806
A Index: 112
28801
B- Index: 168

Asheville Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
312,618
Median Income
$53,621
Home Value
$290,368
Median Rent
$1,084
Home Ownership
49%

Racial Demographics

White
79.5%
Black
11.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Asheville?
Asheville has an overall crime index of 122, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 86% of neighborhoods in Asheville are rated A or B for safety.
Is Asheville safe to live in?
Asheville has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Asheville?
The safest neighborhoods in Asheville based on crime data include Town Mountain Preserve, Bent Creek, Blake Mountain, Oak Forest, and Mountain Meadows. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Asheville crime compare to the national average?
Asheville's overall crime index is 122 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 22% higher than the typical US city.

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