Violent Crime per Capita in Wake Forest University
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Wake Forest University residents.
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D+
Violent Crime Grade |
B |
D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$1.16 million
Cost of Crime™ for Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
In 2025, violent crime will cost $540 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Wake Forest University in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The B grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Wake Forest University ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of neighborhoods but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Wake Forest University's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Wake Forest University is 3.453 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wake Forest University residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wake Forest University varies by area - ranging from 1 in 77 in the northeast areas to 1 in 611 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
The total projected cost of crime in Wake Forest University for 2025 is $1,157,645. This translates to approximately $289 per resident and $540 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Wake Forest University. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Wake Forest University Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC: | $289 |
|---|---|
| Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: | $680 |
| Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: | $165 |
| North Carolina: | $297 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Wake Forest University is $289 per year, which is $31 more than the national average and $8 less than Winston-Salem's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Wake Forest University:
- In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $680 per person, which is $390 more than in Wake Forest University.
- In Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC, crime costs $165 per person, which is $124 less than in Wake Forest University
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wake Forest University for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Wake Forest University |
Cost per Wake Forest University Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$688,881 |
$172 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$144,998 |
$36 |
Robbery |
$69,342 |
$17 |
Assault |
$254,424 |
$64 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,157,645 |
$289 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Wake Forest University totals $5,354,117 ($1,338 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,511,762 ($1,627 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Wake Forest University violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Wake Forest University residents in a standard year.
Wake Forest University Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Wake Forest University residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.213 |
Robbery |
0.5507 |
Rape |
0.5974 |
Murder |
0.0916 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.453 (B) |
Individual Wake Forest University Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Wake Forest University is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Wake Forest University.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | D- | F | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C- | F | B- | |
A- | A- | A | |
D+ | C+ | D+ | |
C+ | C | C+ | |
C | B+ | C+ | |
B+ | A | B+ | |
D- | C+ | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Wake Forest University is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent crime. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
B | B- | B- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
F | C | C | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
B | A+ | A+ | |
C | D | D | |
F | D- | D- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Wake Forest University is safer than the North Carolina state average and safer than the national average.
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