Askewville, NC Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Askewville 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 Askewville 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 Askewville 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 Askewville crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Askewville_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,846 (estimate)	2,344	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	7.5	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	28.0	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	50.2	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	290.1	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	457 (estimate)	376	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	323.9	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,390.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	254.1	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,389 (estimate)	1,968	1,760

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Askewville crime map

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

Askewville crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Askewville are 27% higher than the national average
In Askewville you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Askewville is safer than 15% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Askewville has decreased by 5%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Askewville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Askewville is 1 in 220

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Askewville is 1 in 42

The chance of being a victim of crime in Askewville is 1 in 36

Year Over Year Crime In Askewville (per 100,000 people)

Askewville police department

Item	Askewville	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}
Windsor, NC	3,422	444	1,205	1,649
Colerain, NC	270	371	1,942	2,313
Harrellsville, NC	177	400	2,092	2,492
Lewiston Woodville, NC	409	458	2,395	2,853
Hamilton, NC	226	489	2,560	3,049
Aulander, NC	965	533	2,792	3,325
Ahoskie, NC	4,819	699	4,061	4,760
Askewville, NC	182	457	2,389	2,846

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Landisburg, PA	182	324	1,888	2,211
Berlin, IL	182	383	2,274	2,657
Green Mountain, IA	182	319	1,703	2,022
St. Marys, IA	182	211	1,127	1,338
Fort Green, FL	182	285	1,516	1,801
Askewville, NC	182	457	2,389	2,846

Source: The Askewville, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.