A new report from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety shows significant differences in violent crime trends across Forsyth, Guilford, and Watauga Counties.
In Forsyth, violent crime declined by 16% last year, bringing the rate to 484 incidents per 100,000 residents. That is significantly higher than the statewide average of 312. Still, the county appears to be on the right track in some areas — Forsyth also reported a five-year low in firearm-related emergency room visits.
Guilford County’s numbers have remained relatively stable, rising just 1% in 2023, the most recent year available in the research. The report analyzed more than 2,500 incidents, with most classified as aggravated assaults and robberies…