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Winston-Salem, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Winston-Salem Police Department serves the city of Winston-Salem, NC in Forsyth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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. Over the same period, the city also reported 33 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate257.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54,255 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,447 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,766 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate232.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents51,618 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,492 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37,199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,635 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime257.0F54255106.2+142.0%
Property Crime232.0D51618163.6+41.8%
Homicide0.8D1710.5+48.3%
Rape4.4D5433.5+23.3%
Robbery9.1D14475.8+56.8%
Aggravated Assault51.2F1176622.3+129.9%
Burglary41.6F949224.0+73.3%
Larceny149.1D37199116.4+28.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft38.5F463522.2+73.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 33 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 10
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Black or African American 10
Anti-Multiple Religions, Group 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lexington 21 miles
C 107.5
D 199.6
Violent: 58.2% lower
Property: 14.0% lower
Jonesville 23 miles
B 86.5
F 345.9
Violent: 66.4% lower
Property: 49.1% higher
Yadkinville 23 miles
N/A 0.0
B 133.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 42.5% lower
Boonville 23 miles
N/A 0.0
D 251.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 8.3% higher
Mayodan 25 miles
C 122.5
F 490.2
Violent: 52.3% lower
Property: 111.3% higher