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Crime & Safety in Highlands, NC

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Highlands has a violent crime rate of 411 per 100,000 residents, 8% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 205.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 205.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,084 per 100,000, 261% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,415, burglary at 2,361, vehicle theft at 308 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 3 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Highlands receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Highlands vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent410.7/100K
8% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape205.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault205.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,084.2/100K
261% above US avg
Burglary2,361.4/100K
Theft4,414.8/100K
Vehicle Theft308.0/100K
Arson102.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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