Drug-Related Crime per Capita in 26851
The map below shows drug-related crime per 1,000 26851 residents.
Safest
Highest crime
Colorblind friendly
off
D-
Drug-Related Crime Grade™
A- |
|
A- |
|
A+ |
1 in 161
Your yearly chance of being a victim of drug-related crime in 26851 is about 1 in 161.
$46
Drug-Related Crime costs the average 26851 resident about $46 per year.
Crime Grade's drug-related crime map shows the safest places in 26851 in green. The most dangerous areas in 26851 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is 26851, WV Safe from Drug-Related Crime?
The D- grade means the rate of drug-related crime is higher than the average US zip. 26851 is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of zip codes are safer and 15% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 26851's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of drug-related crime in 26851 is 6.204 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 26851 generally consider the west part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of drug-related crime in 26851 may be as high as 1 in 143 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 229 in the west part of the zip.
By a simple count ignoring population, more drug-related crime occurs in the northeast parts of 26851, WV: about 3 per year. The northwest part of 26851 has fewer cases of drug-related crime with only 0 in a typical year.
How 26851's Drug-Related Crime Rate Compares
The chart below compares the drug-related crime rate in 26851 to the West Virginia state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.
| 26851, WV: | 6.204 |
|---|---|
| West Virginia: | 5.552 |
| USA: | 3.112 |
Considering only the drug-related crime rate, 26851 is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.
See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.
The Cost of Drug-Related Crime in 26851, WV
Drug-Related Crime is projected to cost the residents of 26851 about $87,968 in 2025, or roughly $46 per resident. This is part of 26851's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for 26851, including every crime type and how 26851 compares to other zip codes.
Interpreting the Drug-Related Crime Map
Remember that drug-related crime rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading 26851's crime maps on the 26851 overall crime page.
To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in 26851, WV at ISP Reports.Individual 26851 Crime Maps & Stats
Drug-Related Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of drug-related crime in 26851 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26851.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A- | B- | A+ | D- | |
C+ | C- | C+ | D | |
A | B+ | A+ | B | |
B- | B+ | C | C- | |
B- | C | B+ | D- | |
B+ | A- | B- | C | |
A- | B+ | A | D | |
A- | C | A- | B- | |
A | A | A+ | B | |
B | B | B | C |
Drug-Related Crime in Zip with Similar Populations
26851 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for drug-related crime. The table below compares drug-related crime in zip codes with comparable overall population.
Similar Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B+ | B+ | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | C+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | D+ | |
B | A+ | A+ | C+ | |
B | B+ | B+ | C+ | |
A+ | A | A | B+ | |
B | B- | B- | B- | |
A- | C+ | C+ | A- | |
C | C- | C- | B | |
A | C+ | C+ | B+ |
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 26851, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 26851 schools on SchoolGrade
About the Data
CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.
Crime By Zip Code Download
Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.
Download CSV
Home Security
A drug-related crime occurs on average every 30.7 days in 26851. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?
Home Security Companies in 26851, WV
All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.