Crime & Safety in Saluda, NC

Violent and property crime rates, clearance data, and trends — 2024 Data

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.10

per 1,000 residents

-31% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.93

per 1,000 residents

-36% vs national

Total Crimes

11

2024

Violent Clearance

100%

cases solved

+136% vs national

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

vs Similar Cities

+32%

vs <10K avg

+32% vs <10K

How Saluda Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Saluda vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with Under 10,000 residents. Saluda is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Violent Crime Clearance Rate

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 7.6%Property ↑ 222.8%2020 → 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Saluda police solve 100% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases. The national violent crime clearance rate is 42%.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent23.10100.0%
BurglaryProperty23.100.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty57.7420.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty23.100.0%

Saluda, NC reported 2 violent crimes and 9 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 residents is 30.9% below the national average of 4.48 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 100% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 5 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults. Compared to similarly sized cities (Under 10,000 population), Saluda's violent crime rate is 32% higher.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024293.1013.93
2023090.0013.93
20220170.0027.42
2021232.854.27
2020232.884.32