Crime & Safety in Henderson, NC

Henderson has a violent crime rate of 1,626 per 100,000 residents, 328% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,310.2 per 100,000, robbery at 201.6, rape at 60.5. The murder rate is 53.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,563 per 100,000, 184% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,870, burglary at 1,418, vehicle theft at 275 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Henderson receives a safety grade of F.