Property Crime per Capita in Buncombe County
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Buncombe County residents.
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C-
C |
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Property Crime Grade |
C- |
Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$41.0 million
Cost of Crime™ for Buncombe County, NC
In 2025, property crime will cost $383 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Buncombe County in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Buncombe County ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of counties but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Buncombe County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The property crime rate in Buncombe County is 19.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Buncombe County residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Buncombe County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central areas to 1 in 103 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Buncombe County, NC see the most incidents - about 1,247 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 219 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Buncombe County, NC
The total projected cost of crime in Buncombe County for 2025 is $41,037,129. This translates to approximately $145 per resident and $383 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Buncombe County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.1%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Buncombe County Compared to Other Counties?
| Buncombe County, NC: | $145 |
|---|---|
| Robeson County, NC: | $221 |
| Johnston County, NC: | $75 |
| North Carolina: | $142 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Buncombe County is $145 per year, which is $9 more than the national average and $3 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Buncombe County:
- In Robeson County, NC, crime costs $221 per person, which is $77 more than in Buncombe County.
- In Johnston County, NC, crime costs $75 per person, which is $69 less than in Buncombe County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Buncombe County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Buncombe County |
Cost per Buncombe County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$12.7 million |
$45 |
Burglary |
$8.12 million |
$29 |
Theft |
$19.1 million |
$67 |
Arson |
$1.14 million |
$4 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$41,037,129 |
$145 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Buncombe County, NC
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Buncombe County totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $41,037,129 ($145 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the Buncombe County property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Buncombe County has 70, have the same problem. Of Buncombe County’s 283,698 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Buncombe County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.97 |
Vehicle Theft |
2.896 |
Burglary |
3.155 |
Arson |
0.1664 |
Total Property Crime |
19.19 (C-) |
Individual Buncombe County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of property crime in Buncombe County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Buncombe County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | A- | A- | |
C+ | C | B- | |
B- | B- | B+ | |
B+ | B | A- | |
B- | B- | B | |
C+ | C+ | B- | |
B | B+ | A- | |
C | B- | B- | |
C | C+ | C+ | |
D+ | C | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Buncombe County is higher versus other counties of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | C | C | |
A- | A- | A- | |
C+ | A | A | |
B+ | A | A | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D | C | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A | A |
Considering only the property crime rate, Buncombe County is as safe as the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.
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