Violent crime is on the decline so far this year in Forsyth and Guilford counties.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office says violent crime has decreased by 19% and property crime by 9% since January 2024. As of late May, the Winston-Salem Police Department reports there have been four homicides in 2025, compared to 29 last year.
Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said at a recent press conference that the improvements are a community effort…