Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Burglary per Capita in Wake Forest University

The map below shows burglary per 1,000 Wake Forest University residents.

 

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Map of Burglary Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

B
D+
Other Crime Grade
D+
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A crime occurs every 1 day 18 hours (on average) in Wake Forest University.

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Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Wake Forest University in green. The most dangerous areas in Wake Forest University are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of burglary is higher than the average US neighborhood. Wake Forest University is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of neighborhoods are safer and 27% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Wake Forest University's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of burglary in Wake Forest University is 4.377 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Wake Forest University generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Wake Forest University may be as high as 1 in 81 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 345 in the northwest part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC: about 8 per year. The west part of Wake Forest University has fewer cases of burglary with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for Wake Forest University, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southwest part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for Wake Forest University residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Wake Forest University has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Wake Forest University has 6, have the same problem. Of Wake Forest University’s 4,003 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Wake Forest University Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Wake Forest University residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.213
Robbery
0.5507
Rape
0.5974
Murder
0.0916
Total Violent Crime
3.453 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
24.06
Vehicle Theft
3.804
Burglary
4.377
Arson
0.1805
Total Property Crime
32.42 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1371
Drug Crimes
5.768
Vandalism
7.367
Identity Theft
1.820
Animal Cruelty
0.0979
Total "Other" Rate
15.19 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of burglary in Wake Forest University is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Wake Forest University.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Burglary Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D+
C-
C-
D
C-
F
B-
C-
A-
A-
A
A-
D+
C+
D+
D+
C+
C
C+
C+
C
B+
C+
C-
B+
A
B+
A-
D-
C+
F
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Wake Forest University is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for burglary. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Burglary Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
B
B-
B-
B
B-
B+
B+
B
F
C
C
B
C+
C-
C-
C-
B
C+
C+
C+
D
D+
D+
D+
B
A+
A+
A+
C
D
D
D+
F
D-
D-
D-

Considering only the burglary rate, Wake Forest University is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 53% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Wake Forest University schools on SchoolGrade

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