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Robbery in Winchester, Virginia (2026)

41.5 per 100K · 34% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Winchester has a robbery rate of 41.5 per 100K, which is 34% below the national average of 63.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 2,410 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Winchester, Virginia is 41.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 34% below the national average of 63.3. That puts Winchester's robbery below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Winchester vs State and National Averages

Winchester
41.5
Virginia Avg
65.4
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Winchester

1 in 2,410

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Winchester in a given year, based on the rate of 41.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

Other Crime Types in Winchester

C+
Violent Crime388.5/100K · 7% above avg
B
Property Crime1611.3/100K · 12% below avg
C+
Murder7.4/100K · 30% above avg
C+
Assault341.8/100K · 27% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Staunton
C+
64.5
Fairfax
B-
49.3
Fredericksburg
C
92.2
Salem
C+
68.2
Herndon
B
39.0
Waynesboro
B
30.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Winchester

How bad is robbery in Winchester?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Winchester's robbery rate of 41.5 per 100K is 34% below the national average of 63.3. It ranks better than 61% of cities for this crime type.
What is the robbery rate in Winchester?
As of 2026, 41.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Winchester?
Overall crime trends in Winchester have been improving, which generally includes robbery.
How does Winchester's robbery compare to Virginia?
Winchester performs better than most Virginia cities on robbery. Its rate of 41.5 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Winchester?
Based on the rate of 41.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 2,410 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Winchester safe from robbery?
Winchester is about average for robbery. The rate of 41.5 per 100K is below 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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