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Is Winchester, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,438 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winchester is a smaller community of 10,438 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,431 per 100K.

Winchester Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinchesterTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate328.1334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1687.32062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1431.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

328/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1687/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winchester

Violent crime in Winchester is close to the national average. The rate of 328.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1687.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,431 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winchester Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,431
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winchester Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winchester
328.1
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winchester
1687.3
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester Safety

Is Winchester safe?
It depends on where in Winchester you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Winchester?
201.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 328.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1687.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winchester safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Winchester has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Winchester's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Winchester compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Middle of the pack for Tennessee. Winchester isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 48th percentile among Tennessee cities.
How safe is Winchester to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Winchester?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Winchester?
328.1 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (57), and murder (3.0) 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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