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Is Winchester, Kentucky Safe?

Population 19,514 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winchester is a smaller community of 19,514 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,381 per 100K.

Winchester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinchesterKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.7307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2042.32033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1381.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

236.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

320/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2042/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winchester

Violent crime in Winchester is close to the national average. The rate of 319.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2042.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,381 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winchester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,381
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Winchester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winchester
319.7
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winchester
2042.3
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester Safety

Is Winchester safe?
Not especially. Winchester earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Winchester?
236.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2042.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winchester safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winchester's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,381 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winchester?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winchester generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winchester police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winchester?
Crime rates have held steady in Winchester, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Winchester compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Winchester ranks behind about 64% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Winchester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Winchester?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.2 per-thousand rate put Winchester below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 320 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winchester?
319.7 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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