Winchester City County, VA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Winchester City County in VA is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county 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. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate143.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,890 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate214.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,433 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate200.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,946 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 143.3 | D | 2890 | 106.2 | +34.9% |
| Property Crime | 214.9 | D | 3433 | 163.6 | +31.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 157 | 3.5 | +1.2% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -38.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 180 | 22.3 | -83.9% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 336 | 24.0 | -70.2% |
| Larceny | 200.6 | F | 2946 | 116.4 | +72.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.2 | A | 131 | 22.2 | -67.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Winchester Police Department
Winchester, VA