Avery County, NC Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Avery 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 violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Avery County ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of counties but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Avery County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The violent crime rate in Avery County is 4.518 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Avery County residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Avery County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 161 in the northeast areas to 1 in 279 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Avery County, NC see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Avery County, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Avery County for 2025 is $5,625,065. This translates to approximately $300 per resident and $690 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Avery County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 41.1%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 45.6%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

The Cost of Crime per resident in Avery County is $300 per year, which is $41 more than the national average and $3 more than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Avery County:

• In Cumberland County, NC, crime costs $448 per person, which is $148 more than in Avery County.
• In Henderson County, NC, crime costs $193 per person, which is $106 less than in Avery County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Avery County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Avery County	Cost per Avery County Resident
Murder	$2.85 million	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$669,914	$36
Robbery	$368,124	$20
Assault	$1.74 million	$93
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$5,625,065	$300

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Avery 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 Avery County totals $22,703,716 ($1,210 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,328,781 ($1,509 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the Avery County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 northeast part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Avery County has 13, have the same problem. Of Avery County’s 18,770 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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Avery County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Avery County residents in a standard year.

Avery County Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Avery County residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.225
Robbery	0.6235
Rape	0.5886
Murder	0.0808
Total Violent Crime	4.518 (C-)

Individual Avery County Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Avery County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Avery County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mitchell County, NC	C	B-	B-
Watauga County, NC	C-	C	D+
Carter County, TN	D+	C-	C-
Yancey County, NC	B+	B	A-
Unicoi County, TN	C-	D+	C-
Johnson County, TN	D+	C-	C-
Caldwell County, NC	C+	C+	B-
McDowell County, NC	C+	C+	B-
Burke County, NC	B-	B-	B-
Washington County, TN	C	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Avery County is lower versus other counties of the same size for violent 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
Washburn County, WI	A-	A-	A-
Appomattox County, VA	A	B+	B+
Wright County, IA	B-	B-	B-
Arenac County, MI	B+	C	C
Worth County, GA	B	C+	C+
Winnebago County, IA	B-	B-	B-
Winn Parish, LA	D+	D-	D-
Willacy County, TX	D	D	D
Wilcox County, AL	F	F	F
White Pine County, NV	F	F	F

Considering only the violent crime rate, Avery County is as safe as the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

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