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 DRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| 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% |
| 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
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 |