Forsyth County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Forsyth County in NC is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 65,728 violent crimes and 58,540 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 227.4 per 100k residents, which is 114.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.9 per 100k, 0.2% 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 Rate227.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65,728 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents635 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,547 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents12,731 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents58,540 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,008 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents41,958 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,197 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 227.4 | F | 65728 | 106.2 | +114.1% |
| Property Crime | 163.9 | C | 58540 | 163.6 | +0.2% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 198 | 0.5 | -25.9% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 635 | 3.5 | -13.0% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 1547 | 5.8 | -14.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.8 | F | 12731 | 22.3 | +65.2% |
| Burglary | 35.1 | D | 11008 | 24.0 | +46.2% |
| Larceny | 103.2 | B | 41958 | 116.4 | -11.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.9 | C | 5197 | 22.2 | -1.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Winston-Salem Police Department
Winston-Salem, NC