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Crime & Safety in Sylva, NC

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

Sylva has a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 218.8 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 109.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,434 per 100,000, 177% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,632, burglary at 511, vehicle theft at 292 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sylva receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent328.2/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape109.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault218.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,434.0/100K
177% above US avg
Burglary510.6/100K
Theft4,631.7/100K
Vehicle Theft291.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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