The safest neighborhoods in Asheville, NC
Ranked from the 28 Asheville areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Biltmore Forest· AshevilleVirtually zero reported violent crime and dedicated 24/7 local town police force96Go
- 2Grove Park· AshevilleViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the greater Asheville metropolitan area90Go
- 3Elk Mountain· AshevilleViolent and property crime rates well below city and national averages88Go
- 4Montford Hills· AshevilleSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to Asheville citywide averages87Go
- 5Grace· AshevilleViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to Asheville citywide averages.87Go
- 6Mountainbrook· AshevilleVery low violent and property crime rates compared to citywide and national benchmarks86Go
- 7Woolsey· AshevilleViolent crime rates are significantly lower than Asheville citywide averages.86Go
- 8Kenilworth· AshevilleSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to citywide averages84Go
- 9Stoney Knob· AshevilleSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Asheville83Go
- 10Malvern Hills· AshevilleSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to broader Asheville municipal averages83Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.