Winston-Salem North Carolina Police Station Information
As of August 2022, there are 489 registered sex offenders living in Winston-Salem. The ratio of sex offenders to residents is 495 to 1 which is near the state average.
Winston-Salem is rated an F for crime and safety because of its higher than average crime rate. The overall crime rate of the city is higher than the national average by 62%. In fact, 89% of the cities in the US are considered safer than Winston-Salem. The chances of becoming a victim of a crime is 1 in 27. However, the city’s total year over year crimes has decreased by 3%.
The Winston-Salem Police Department is responsible for working with the community in order to create a safe and secure environment for the citizens and visitors of the city. The department is organised into several bureaus that is further divided into divisions. The Field Services Bureau oversees the Patrol and Special Operations Divisions. The Investigative Services Bureau oversees the Criminal Investigations, Forensic Services, and Special Investigations Divisions. The Support Services Bureau oversees the Communications, Operations Support, and Records Divisions. The Chief of Police of the WSPD is Catrina A. Thompson. You can reach her directly via email at [email protected].
Winston-Salem Police Department Address:
725 North Cherry Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Winston-Salem Police Department Phone Number:
336-773-7700
Winston-Salem Police Department Additional Information:
Address 1: 725 N Cherry St
City: Winston-Salem
State: North Carolina
Zip Code: 27102-1442
County: Forsyth County
Phone #: 336-773-7701
Fax #: 336-773-7996
Additional Information:
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 186000
Number of Officers: 466
