Winston-Salem Feb 18 Weekly Crime Report: 306 Incidents and 10 Crime Stories
During the last week, Winston-Salem reported a total of 306 crime incidents. The data reveals a significant number of arrests, accounting for almost half of the cases with 148 incidents. Thefts were the second most reported crime at 52 cases, followed by 34 assaults. Alarmingly, there were 20 reported shootings, a figure that warrants concern. Less severe but still significant were 17 suspicious situations and 14 incidents each of vandalism and other unspecified crimes. On the lower end, there were 3 robberies, 2 hit and run incidents, and single cases of disturbance and trespassing. This data indicates a pressing need for enhanced law enforcement and community vigilance in the place.
| Incidents | Last Week |
|---|---|
| Arrest | 148 |
| Theft | 52 |
| Assault | 34 |
| Shooting | 20 |
| Suspicious Situation | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Vandalism | 14 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Hit & Run | 2 |
| Disturbance | 1 |
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Apart from the reported incidents, we discovered 10 crime news stories related to Winston-Salem over the week. Below are the most noteworthy ones.