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Property Crime in Winchester, Virginia (2026)

1611.3 per 100K · 12% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Winchester has a property crime rate of 1611.3 per 100K, which is 12% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 62 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Winchester, Virginia is 1611.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 12% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Winchester's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Winchester vs State and National Averages

Winchester
1611.3
Virginia Avg
1862.4
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Winchester

1 in 62

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Winchester in a given year, based on the rate of 1611.3 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Winchester

C+
Violent Crime388.5/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Murder7.4/100K · 30% above avg
C+
Assault341.8/100K · 27% above avg
B
Robbery41.5/100K · 34% below avg
B-
Burglary257.9/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Theft1464.4/100K · 4% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft348.6/100K · 10% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Staunton
B-
1865.9
Fairfax
C+
2049.9
Fredericksburg
B-
1869.2
Salem
C+
2044.3
Herndon
B-
1805.4
Waynesboro
B
1614.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Winchester

How bad is property crime in Winchester?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Winchester's property crime rate of 1611.3 per 100K is 12% below the national average of 1832.3. It ranks better than 63% of cities for this crime type.
What is the property crime rate in Winchester?
As of 2026, 1611.3 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Winchester?
Overall crime trends in Winchester have been improving, which generally includes property crime.
How does Winchester's property crime compare to Virginia?
Winchester performs better than most Virginia cities on property crime. Its rate of 1611.3 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Winchester?
Based on the rate of 1611.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 62 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Winchester safe from property crime?
Winchester is about average for property crime. The rate of 1611.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Winchester safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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