Forsyth County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Forsyth County in NC is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 54,255 violent crimes and 51,618 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 257.0 per 100k residents, which is +142.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 232.0 per 100k, +41.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate257.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,255 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,447 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,766 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate232.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents51,618 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,492 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37,199 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,635 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 257.0 | F | 54255 | 106.2 | +142.0% |
| Property Crime | 232.0 | D | 51618 | 163.6 | +41.8% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 171 | 0.5 | +48.3% |
| Rape | 4.4 | D | 543 | 3.5 | +23.3% |
| Robbery | 9.1 | D | 1447 | 5.8 | +56.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.2 | F | 11766 | 22.3 | +129.9% |
| Burglary | 41.6 | F | 9492 | 24.0 | +73.3% |
| Larceny | 149.1 | D | 37199 | 116.4 | +28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.5 | F | 4635 | 22.2 | +73.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Winston-Salem Police Department
Winston-Salem, NC