Winters, CA Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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69%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

79%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Winters_{/100k people}	California_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	54	n/a (estimate)	696	2,834	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.0	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	38.7	36.4	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	128.3	66.5
Assault	3	n/a	38.7	338.6	264.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	77	508	364
Burglary	6	n/a	77.4	347.4	250.7
Theft	34	n/a	438.5	1,466.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	8	n/a	103.2	512.2	318.7
Property crime	48	n/a (estimate)	619	2,326	1,917

An Overview of Crime Rates in Winters, CA

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Winters is 55.4% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 5 violent crimes reported in Winters, equivalent to 66 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 82.1%. Additionally, Winters recorded 73 property crimes, amounting to 969 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 50.4%.

Winters shines as one of the safest cities in the United States, thanks to its remarkably low rate of only 66 violent incidents per 100,000 residents. This impressive safety record has made Winters an attractive choice for individuals seeking a secure and hospitable community to call home.

In the latest reported crime year, Winters recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Winters?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Winters. Based on the results of the surveys (8 responses), 100% of people felt that there was very little crime in Winters and felt safe walking alone at night. While 0% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Winters a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Winters, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Winters presents a total crime rate that is 55% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Winters experiences an average of 0.21 daily crimes, comprising 0.01 violent incidents and 0.2 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Has Crime in Winters Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Winters crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Winters has decreased by 22% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 68.8% and property crime has decreased by 13.1%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Winters

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Winters crime rates. In Winters, the poverty rate stands at 9%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Winters crime rates. Winters registers a population density of 2482.3 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Winters, the cost of living is 18.48% higher than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

Winters crime map

The Winters crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Winters as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Winters crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Winters crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Winters crime rates are 69% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Winters are 79% lower than the national average
In Winters you have a 1 in 144 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Winters is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Winters has decreased by 33%

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Daily Crime In Winters (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Winters, California is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Winters are 4.07 times less than the California average and 3.27 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Winters are 6.57 times less than than California and 4.70 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Winters are 3.76 times less than than California and 3.10 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Winters (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Winters to every other city in California, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Winters safe? The gauges above illustrate that Winters is safer than 94% of every city located within California along with 80% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in California and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Winters, CA is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Winters

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Winters is 1 in 1293

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Winters is 1 in 162

The chance of being a victim of crime in Winters is 1 in 144

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Winters? In Winters, you have a 1 in 1293 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 162. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Winters, CA is 1 in 144.

Year Over Year Crime In Winters (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Winters is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Winters has increased by 17%, while the property crime rate in Winters has decreased by 36% year over year. The number of total crimes in Winters has decreased by 33% year over year.

Winters police department

Item	Winters	California	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	12	51,506	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	3.6	3.3

There are a total of 12 Winters police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 50.6% less than the California average and 45.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in California

State	Total offenders	California_/100K	National_/100K
California	79,891	232	266

There are a total of 79,891 sex offenders in California. This yields a total of 232 sex offenders in California per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Allendale, CA	1,429	71	326	398
Monument Hills, CA	1,354	71	326	398
Hartley, CA	2,655	90	412	502
Dixon, CA	20,106	260	1,519	1,779
Esparto, CA	4,009	359	1,643	2,002
Vacaville, CA	99,958	351	2,077	2,428
Woodland, CA	59,759	389	2,074	2,463
Winters, CA	7,285	77	619	696

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Monessen, PA	7,287	953	1,340	2,293
North Amherst, MA	7,290	314	1,102	1,417
Fort Bragg, CA	7,279	702	2,749	3,451
Bellbrook, OH	7,277	14	405	419
Olivarez, TX	7,293	528	2,911	3,439
Winters, CA	7,285	77	619	696

Source: The Winters, CA crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.