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Crime & Safety in West Jefferson, NC

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

West Jefferson has a violent crime rate of 153 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 76.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 76.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,339 per 100,000, 172% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,729, burglary at 458, vehicle theft at 153 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, West Jefferson receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent152.6/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape76.3/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault76.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,339.4/100K
172% above US avg
Burglary457.7/100K
Theft4,729.2/100K
Vehicle Theft152.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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