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Is Hendersonville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 15,867 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hendersonville is a smaller community of 15,867 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,622 per 100K.

Hendersonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHendersonvilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.8317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1912.42053.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1622.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1912/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hendersonville

Violent crime in Hendersonville is below the national average. The rate of 246.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1912.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,622 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hendersonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,622
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hendersonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hendersonville
246.8
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hendersonville
1912.4
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hendersonville Safety

Is Hendersonville safe?
Not especially. Hendersonville earns a C with a crime rate of 215.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hendersonville?
215.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1912.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hendersonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hendersonville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,622 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hendersonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hendersonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hendersonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hendersonville?
Crime rates have held steady in Hendersonville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Hendersonville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Hendersonville ranks behind about 61% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville?
Bad. A C grade and 215.9 per-thousand rate put Hendersonville below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 247 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hendersonville?
246.8 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) 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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