Avery County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Avery County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 464 violent crimes and 786 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 13.7 per 100k, 91.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate140.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.3 | D | 464 | 106.2 | +32.1% |
| Property Crime | 13.7 | A | 786 | 163.6 | -91.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 24.3 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +585.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.7 | D | 96 | 22.3 | +55.8% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 222 | 24.0 | -71.5% |
| Larceny | 6.9 | A | 471 | 116.4 | -94.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 84 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Avery County Sheriff's Office
Newland Police Department
Newland, NC
Banner Elk Police Department
Banner Elk, NC
Sugar Mountain Police Department
Sugar Mountain, NC