Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lafayette is the safer city with a safety score of 73/100. Asheville has a violent crime rate of 386.8/100K compared to 312.1/100K in Lafayette.
| Metric | Asheville North Carolina | Lafayette Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 50/100 | 73/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 386.8 | 312.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,605.8 | 1,824.7 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,992.6 | 2,136.8 |
| Murder Rate | 21.5 | 16.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 120.1 | 94.4 |
| Assault Rate | 196.6 | 174.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 987.4 | 430.8 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,845.8 | 990.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 772.7 | 403.4 |
| Population | 347,581 | 282,806 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.