Oak Flat, WV Drug-Related Crime Crime Rates and Maps

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

Fact

A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Oak Flat.

300%

Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.

Best Home Security Systems in Oak Flat, WV

Crime Grade's drug-related crime map shows the safest places in Oak Flat in green. The most dangerous areas in Oak Flat 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 Oak Flat, WV Safe?

The D- grade means the rate of drug-related crime is much higher than the average US city. Oak Flat is in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning 89% of cities are safer and 11% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Oak Flat's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of drug-related crime in Oak Flat is 7.016 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Oak Flat generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of drug-related crime in Oak Flat may be as high as 1 in 140 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 170 in the southwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the drug-related crime map, however, because comparing rates for drug-related crime or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the south parts of Oak Flat, WV: about 0 per year. The west part of Oak Flat has fewer cases of drug-related crime with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Drug-Related Crime Maps

When looking at the drug-related crime map for Oak Flat, remember that the rate of drug-related crime per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the drug-related crime rate map do not always indicate danger for Oak Flat residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Oak Flat has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Oak Flat has 0, have the same problem. Of Oak Flat’s 156 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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 Oak Flat, WV at ISP Reports.

Oak Flat Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All drug-related crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Oak Flat residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.258
Robbery	0.1671
Rape	0.7776
Murder	0.0692
Total Violent Crime	3.272 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.15
Vehicle Theft	0.8610
Burglary	1.584
Arson	0.1843
Total Property Crime	13.78 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1073
Drug Crimes	7.016
Vandalism	3.075
Identity Theft	0.0037
Animal Cruelty	0.0217
Total "Other" Rate	10.22 (C-)

Individual Oak Flat Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of drug-related crime in Oak Flat is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Oak Flat.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade
Brandywine, WV	B+	B+	A	D-
Fort Seybert, WV	C	C	C	D-
Deer Run, WV	B	B+	A-	D-
Ruddle, WV	B+	A-	A	D-
Franklin, WV	D+	C	C-	F
Propstburg, WV	A+	A	A+	D-
Mitchell, WV	B-	B	B	D-
Entry, WV	D+	C	C-	F
Kline, WV	A-	A+	A+	D-
Onego, WV	B	B+	B+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oak Flat is higher versus other cities of the same size for drug-related crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Drug-Related Crime Crime Grade
Bluff, MS	A	A+	A+	C-
Winona, AZ	D	D	D	B
Wing, IL	B	B+	B+	A-
Wimberly, AL	D-	C+	C+	D
Wilpen, PA	B-	C+	C+	B+
Williamsburg, TX	C-	D	D	D+
Williams Mountain, WV	B+	B+	B+	D+
Whiteway, TX	D	D-	D-	D-
Burr Oak, IA	B	A-	A-	C-
Winona, IN	A-	A-	A-	C

Considering only the drug-related crime rate, Oak Flat is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Oak Flat, WV average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Oak Flat 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 crime occurs on average every 34 days 22 hours in Oak Flat. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Oak Flat, 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.

Oak Flat, WV Drug-Related Crime Rates and Drug-Related Crime Maps

Drug-Related Crime per Capita in Oak Flat