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Is Asheboro, North Carolina Safe?

Population 27,990 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Asheboro is a smaller community of 27,990 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,055 per 100K.

Asheboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAsheboroNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.7317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1719.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1055.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate242.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

199.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1719/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Asheboro

Violent crime in Asheboro is below the national average. The rate of 274.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1719.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,055 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Asheboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,055
075% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft242
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Asheboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Asheboro
274.7
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Asheboro
1719.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Asheboro Safety

Is Asheboro safe?
It depends on where in Asheboro you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Asheboro?
199.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1719.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Asheboro safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Asheboro has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Asheboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Asheboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Asheboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Asheboro?
No. Crime in Asheboro has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Asheboro compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Middle of the pack for North Carolina. Asheboro isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among North Carolina cities.
How safe is Asheboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Asheboro?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Asheboro?
274.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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