Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC Crime


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The Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 23.1 compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime, which includes burglary, theft, and vehicle theft, is also higher in this area with a rate of 50.5, compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Winston-Salem are at a higher risk of becoming victims of crime, both violent and property-related, compared to other areas in the US. It is important for individuals to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Winston-Salem Metro Area violent crime is 23.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Winston-Salem Metro Area property crime is 50.5. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Winston-Salem, NC Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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