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57%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
57%
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.
Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMars Hill/100k peopleNorth Carolina/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)988 (estimate)2,4562,281
Murdern/an/an/a7.95.7
Rapen/an/an/a28.238.0
Robberyn/an/an/a51.866.5
Assaultn/an/an/a303.5264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)157 (estimate)391364
Burglaryn/an/an/a355.3250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,447.81,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a261.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)831 (estimate)2,0651,917

Mars Hill crime map



The Mars Hill crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Mars Hill 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

      • Mars Hill crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Mars Hill are 57% lower than the national average
      • In Mars Hill you have a 1 in 102 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Mars Hill is safer than 65% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Mars Hill has increased by 33%

      Mars Hill, NC Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in North Carolina has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in North Carolina has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Mars Hill each year?
      • 4. Is the Mars Hill crime rate higher or lower than the North Carolina average?
      • 5. Mars Hill is safer than 79% of all other cities in North Carolina.
       
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      Daily Crime In Mars Hill (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Mars Hill

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Mars Hill is 1 in 636
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Mars Hill is 1 in 121
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Mars Hill is 1 in 102

      Year Over Year Crime In Mars Hill (per 100,000 people)

      Mars Hill police department

      Item Mars Hill North Carolina National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)514,511558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.64.83.3
      There are a total of 5 Mars Hill police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 44.6% less than the North Carolina average and 18.7% less than the National average.

      Sex offenders in North Carolina

      State Total offenders North Carolina /100K National /100K
      North Carolina26,293320266
      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

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      Burnsville, NC2,035147776923
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      Black Mountain, NC8,177591,3471,406
      Marshall, NC6583862,0402,427
      Weaverville, NC3,956212,4742,495
      Mars Hill, NC3,035157831988

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Leesburg, GA3,0351698451,014
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      Belchertown, MA3,037196451647
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      Mars Hill, NC3,035157831988
      Source: The Mars Hill, 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.