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Is Boone, North Carolina Safe?

Population 19,929 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Boone is a smaller community of 19,929 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,187 per 100K.

Boone Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBooneNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.1317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1775.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate1187.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1775/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boone

Violent crime in Boone is below the national average. The rate of 245.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1775.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,187 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boone Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,187
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boone Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boone
245.1
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boone
1775.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boone Safety

Is Boone safe?
It depends on where in Boone 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 Boone?
202 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1775.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boone safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Boone 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 Boone?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boone generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boone police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boone?
Crime rates have held steady in Boone, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Boone compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Boone ranks behind about 69% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Boone to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Boone?
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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Boone?
245.1 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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