ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Crime may feel like it’s increasing across the Asheville area, but a closer look at recent police data suggests a more complicated picture, with many agencies reporting mixed trends rather than across-the-board increases.
In Asheville, calls for service rose sharply in March, with 9,482 calls recorded from March 1-31, 2026, compared to 7,843 during the same period in 2025. Calls for service, however, reflect demand for police response and do not necessarily indicate confirmed criminal activity.
Citywide crime data shows a more nuanced trend…