Western Carolina University, North Carolina Number and Rate of Violent and Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021

Updated on September 22, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2021, there were a total of 62 crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Carolina University, NC; and the total crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 94.32.

Violent Crimes: There were 13 violent crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Carolina University, NC; and the violent crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 94.32. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Rape (12), and Aggravated Assault (1).

Property Crimes: There were 49 property crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Carolina University, NC; and the property crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 355.51. Property crimes are crimes were a property is damaged, destroyed, or stolen without the use of force against the victim. The specific number and type of Property Crimes included: Larceny-Theft (44), and Burglary (5).

The first chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each violent crime type, and the second chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each property crime type.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
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Western Carolina University, NC Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Rape
Aggravated Assault
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Robbery
Western Carolina University, NC Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0.00
Rape 12 87.06
Robbery 0 0.00
Aggravated Assault 1 7.26
Western Carolina University, NC Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Larceny-Theft
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Western Carolina University, NC Number and Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Burglary 5 36.28
Larceny-Theft 44 319.23
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0.00
Arson 0 0.00