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Crime & Safety in Waynesville, NC

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

Waynesville has a violent crime rate of 611 per 100,000 residents, 61% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 522.4 per 100,000, robbery at 19.7, rape at 29.6. The murder rate is 39.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,751 per 100,000, 244% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,007, burglary at 1,409, vehicle theft at 335 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waynesville receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent611.1/100K
61% above US avg
Murder39.4/100K
526% above US avg
Rape29.6/100K
Robbery19.7/100K
Assault522.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,751.4/100K
244% above US avg
Burglary1,409.4/100K
Theft5,006.9/100K
Vehicle Theft335.1/100K
Arson39.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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