Winchester, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Winchester Police Department serves the city of Winchester, VA in Winchester City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,890 violent crimes and 3,433 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 143.3 per 100k residents, which is 34.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 214.9 per 100k, 31.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate143.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,890 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate214.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,433 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate200.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,946 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime143.3D2890106.2+34.9%
Property Crime214.9D3433163.6+31.3%
Rape3.6C1573.5+1.2%
Robbery3.6A525.8-38.5%
Aggravated Assault3.6A18022.3-83.9%
Burglary7.2A33624.0-70.2%
Larceny200.6F2946116.4+72.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.2A13122.2-67.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Transgender 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Stephens City 6 miles
D 140.8
A 47.0
Violent: 1.7% lower
Property: 78.2% lower
Berryville 10 miles
A 62.6
A 20.9
Violent: 56.3% lower
Property: 90.3% lower
Middletown 13 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Front Royal 19 miles
C 123.5
C 162.6
Violent: 13.8% lower
Property: 24.3% lower
Woodstock 28 miles
D 167.9
A 84.0
Violent: 17.2% higher
Property: 60.9% lower