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
Forsyth CountyDeputy Sheriff III Michael L. Thompson retires
Deputy Michael Thompson began his Law Enforcement career in 2005. Deputy Thompson was promoted to Deputy Sheriff III in 2019.
* Stats 2020-01-01 thru 2020-12-31
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: 336 730 2480
Email: Contact Animal Services
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