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Is Winterville, North Carolina Safe?

Population 10,973 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winterville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 263 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,349 per 100K.

Winterville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWintervilleNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate401.5317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.02053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate295.0--268.2
Theft Rate1349.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate465.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2228/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winterville

Violent crime in Winterville is close to the national average. The rate of 401.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,349 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winterville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault295
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary424
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,349
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft465
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winterville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winterville
401.5
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winterville
2228.0
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winterville Safety

Is Winterville safe?
Not especially. Winterville earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Winterville?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 401.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winterville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winterville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,349 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winterville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winterville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winterville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winterville?
Crime rates have held steady in Winterville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Winterville compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Winterville ranks behind about 74% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Winterville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Winterville?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Winterville below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winterville?
401.5 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (295), robbery (88), and murder (4.0) 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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