Forsyth County, located in North Carolina, has unfortunately experienced high levels of crime in recent years. According to the background information provided, the county's violent crime rate stands at 27.5, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that there is a greater risk of individuals becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide in Forsyth County. The county's property crime rate is also a cause for concern, standing at 68.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the need for increased efforts in community safety and crime prevention in Forsyth County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Forsyth County violent crime is 27.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Forsyth County property crime is 68.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Forsyth, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.