Buncombe County, North Carolina Crime Rate
Population: 269,452 • FBI UCR
91Score
A
Very Safe
176
Violent Crimes
65/100k
1,216
Property Crimes
451/100k
269,452
Population
A
Safety Grade
Is Buncombe County Safe?
Buncombe County has a safety score of 91/100 (grade A, Very Safe). Its violent crime rate of 65 per 100k is 83% below the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buncombe County, North Carolina safe?
Buncombe County has a safety score of 91/100 (grade A, Very Safe), based on FBI crime data for the county.
What is the crime rate in Buncombe County?
Buncombe County has a violent crime rate of 65 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 451 per 100,000.
How is the safety score calculated?
Safety scores combine violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Scores range 0-100, with higher being safer.
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