Bethesda, WV Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in Bethesda in green. The most dangerous areas in Bethesda 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 Bethesda, WV Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of murder is higher than the average US city. Bethesda is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of cities are safer and 30% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Bethesda's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in Bethesda is 0.0812 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for Bethesda, remember that the rate of murder 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 murder rate map do not always indicate danger for Bethesda residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Bethesda 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 Bethesda has 0, have the same problem. Of Bethesda’s 656 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.

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Bethesda Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bethesda residents in a standard year.

Individual Bethesda Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of murder in Bethesda is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bethesda.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Wayne, WV	B+	B+	A	B-
East Lynn, WV	C	B	D+	C-
Echo, WV	A-	A-	A	C
Gilkerson, WV	B-	B+	C+	C
Genoa, WV	C+	B-	C+	C
Nestlow, WV	D+	C	D-	C
Lavalette, WV	B-	C-	B-	C+
Prichard, WV	B	B	B	B
Hubbardstown, WV	A-	B+	A-	B-
Shoals, WV	B	C	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bethesda is similar versus other cities of the same size for murder. 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	Murder Crime Grade
Eureka, UT	D-	D	D	C-
Red Lake, AZ	D-	F	F	F
Reading, VT	A	A-	A-	A-
Put-in-Bay, OH	D-	C-	C-	B-
Princeton, ID	C	C+	C+	B+
Troy, VT	A	B	B	A+
Enders, AR	D+	D	D	D
Powers, AL	B+	B+	B+	C-
Enlow, PA	A+	A+	A+	A+
East Tallassee, AL	C+	C+	C+	C

Considering only the murder rate, Bethesda 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 Bethesda, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bethesda schools on SchoolGrade

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