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Winston-Salem, North Carolina: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Winston-Salem, about 2.2 times the rate across North Carolina (3.3). Median household income is $59,268 and the median home value is $233,800. Population: about 252,037 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Winston-Salem?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Winston-Salem at 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,910 in all). For comparison, that is about 2.2 times the North Carolina rate (3.3) and about 2.3 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 27 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 7,683 (29.8 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 34% between 2021 and 2025 (2,892 to 1,910).
| Offense (2025) | Winston-Salem count | Per 1,000 | North Carolina per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,910 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 27 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 104 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 207 | 0.80 | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,572 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 7,683 | 29.8 | 17.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,419 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,438 | 21.1 | 12.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 826 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Winston-Salem changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,892 | 10,138 | 38 |
| 2022 | 2,964 | 9,807 | 32 |
| 2023 | 2,245 | 7,632 | 43 |
| 2024 | 2,062 | 7,453 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1,910 | 7,683 | 27 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Winston-Salem Police Department's own reports.
How does Winston-Salem compare with North Carolina?
Households in Winston-Salem have a median income of $59,268 (North Carolina: $72,388). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $233,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,087 a month. About 252,037 people live on 134 square miles of land, roughly 1,885 per square mile. The city lies in Forsyth County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 252,037 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $59,268 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $233,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,087 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.7% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.5% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.6% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Winston-Salem?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 25 high-hazard dams in Winston-Salem. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 23 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Winston Lake Dam (40 ft) and Salem Lake Dam (37 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Forsyth County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem city limits had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Where crews are working: US 52. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Winston-Salem?
Federal school lists place 60 public and 13 private schools within Winston-Salem. 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Winston-Salem
Gun shops
15 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Winston-Salem city limits, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 8 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #318 (Winston Salem), Akron Drive Pawn (Winston Salem), Atlas Firearms (Winston Salem), Blade Runners Pawn LLC (Winston Salem), Carolina Auction House (Winston Salem), Cash America Pawn (2 in Winston Salem), Cash N Go Pawn (Winston Salem), Cash Pawn (Winston Salem) and 6 more.
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the Winston-Salem city limits: ABC, Abc Board Triad Municipal (Winston Salem), Abc Board Triad Municipal (Winston-Salem), ABC Store (2 locations), ABC Store (3 in Winston-Salem) and Triad Minicipal ABC Store. North Carolina has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Winston-Salem city limits: Planned Parenthood - Winston-Salem Health Center (Winston-Salem).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Winston-Salem?
In 2025, Winston-Salem had 7.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,910 reported), about 2.2 times the North Carolina rate (3.3). The property-crime rate was 29.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Winston-Salem?
$59,268 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina.
How much do homes cost in Winston-Salem?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $233,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $288,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Winston-Salem?
Forsyth County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
High Point, NC (17 mi) · Greensboro, NC (24 mi) · Burlington, NC (44 mi) · Mooresville, NC (48 mi) · Kannapolis, NC (48 mi) · Concord, NC (53 mi)
More: North Carolina statewide numbers · county page: Forsyth County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Winston-Salem city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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