Victim Services
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF A CRIME
If you are the victim of a crime please report the offense as soon as practical by calling our Communications Section at 336-727-2112. A deputy will respond to your location and start the investigative process by filing a report. If you need immediate assistance or you’re involved in an emergency, please dial 911.
Latest News & Highlights
SheriffThe 2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FCSO and WSPD
The 2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is $237,492, which will be shared equally between the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and Winston Salem Police Department.
SheriffMr. Ernest G. Simmons Retires
Mr. Ernest Simmons began his Law Enforcement career in 1993 as a Detention Officer.
* Stats 2021-01-01 thru 2021-6-30
2018 Forsyth County Crime Clock
Violent Crime
- One homicide every 183 days
- One rape every 16 days
- One robbery every 11 days
- One aggravated assault every 2 days
- ONE VIOLENT CRIME EVERY 1 DAY
Property Crime
- One burglary every 22 hours
- One larceny every 7 hours
- One motor vehicle theft every 3 days
- One arson every 26 days
- ONE PROPERTY CRIME EVERY 5 HOURS
Other Crime
- One Part I crime every 4 hours
- One Part II crime every 2 hours
- One Crime Incident every 1 hour
- One Call for Service every 4 minutes
County Services
Contact Us
Administration Building
301 North Church StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 917 7001
Fax: 336 727 8070
Email: Contact Us
Detention Center
201 North Church StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 917 7600
Email: Contact Us
Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park CircleWinston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: 336 703 2480
Email: Contact Animal Services
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