High Shoals, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

43%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

42%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

High Shoals crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that High Shoals crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The High Shoals crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The High Shoals crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	High Shoals_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,255 (estimate)	2,456	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	28.2	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	51.8	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	303.5	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	518 (estimate)	391	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	355.3	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,447.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	261.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,737 (estimate)	2,065	1,917

High Shoals crime map

The High Shoals crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in High Shoals as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The High Shoals crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the High Shoals crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

High Shoals crime rates are 43% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in High Shoals are 42% higher than the national average
In High Shoals you have a 1 in 31 chance of becoming a victim of crime
High Shoals is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in High Shoals has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In High Shoals (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in High Shoals

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in High Shoals is 1 in 193

The chance of being a victim of property crime in High Shoals is 1 in 37

The chance of being a victim of crime in High Shoals is 1 in 31

Year Over Year Crime In High Shoals (per 100,000 people)

High Shoals police department

Item	High Shoals	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.8	3.3

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
McAdenville, NC	1,054	55	290	345
Lowesville, NC	3,180	74	393	468
Westport, NC	4,153	102	536	638
Denver, NC	2,964	119	629	748
Cramerton, NC	4,417	127	672	799
Ranlo, NC	3,643	129	686	815
Lake Norman of Catawba, NC	8,701	137	725	862
High Shoals, NC	841	518	2,737	3,255

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Shrewsbury, WV	841	302	1,355	1,657
Winton, NC	841	573	3,025	3,598
Claysville, PA	841	320	1,900	2,221
Morehouse, MO	841	700	3,193	3,892
Pine Hill, AL	841	1,821	1,681	3,501
High Shoals, NC	841	518	2,737	3,255

Source: The High Shoals, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.