Haywood County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Haywood County in NC is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,355 violent crimes and 7,946 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 131.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 370.2 per 100k, 126.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate131.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,355 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate370.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,946 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate59.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,362 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate292.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,958 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 131.9 | D | 3355 | 106.2 | +24.2% |
| Property Crime | 370.2 | F | 7946 | 163.6 | +126.3% |
| Homicide | 14.6 | F | 19 | 0.5 | +2631.2% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 139 | 3.5 | -84.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 646 | 22.3 | -40.8% |
| Burglary | 59.3 | F | 2362 | 24.0 | +146.6% |
| Larceny | 292.2 | F | 4958 | 116.4 | +151.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 581 | 22.2 | -15.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Haywood County Sheriff's Office
Canton Police Department
Canton, NC
Waynesville Police Department
Waynesville, NC
Maggie Valley Police Department
Maggie Valley, NC