Putnam County, WV Murder Rates and Murder Maps

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

The A- grade means the rate of murder is lower than the average US county. Putnam County is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of counties are safer and 83% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Putnam County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of murder in Putnam County is 0.0400 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Putnam County generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of murder in Putnam County may be as high as 1 in 14,174 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 30,445 in the northeast part of the county. See the section on interpreting the murder map, however, because comparing rates for murder or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southwest parts of Putnam County, WV: about 1 per year. The northwest part of Putnam County has fewer cases of murder with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for Putnam County, 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 more retail establishments in the central part of the county. 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 Putnam County residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Putnam County 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 Putnam County has 6, have the same problem. Of Putnam County’s 59,482 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 Putnam County, WV at ISP Reports.

Putnam County 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 Putnam County residents in a standard year.

Individual Putnam County Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of murder in Putnam County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Putnam County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Kanawha County, WV	B-	B-	B-	C
Lincoln County, WV	A-	B	A-	B-
Cabell County, WV	B-	C+	B-	C
Mason County, WV	A-	B	A-	B
Jackson County, WV	B+	B+	B+	B-
Boone County, WV	B-	C+	B-	C
Gallia County, OH	B+	B	B+	B+
Lawrence County, OH	B-	B	C+	C+
Wayne County, WV	B+	B	B+	C+
Roane County, WV	B	B+	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Putnam County is lower versus other counties of the same size for murder. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Genesee County, NY	A+	A-	A-	A+
Harrison County, WV	A-	A+	A+	A-
Watauga County, NC	C-	C	C	B-
Hancock County, ME	A-	A+	A+	A-
Hamblen County, TN	C	C-	C-	C
Hall County, NE	B	B	B	B
Waupaca County, WI	A	A	A	A-
Wayne County, IN	B+	B+	B+	B-
Wayne County, PA	A+	A	A	C+
Granville County, NC	C+	C	C	C-

Considering only the murder rate, Putnam County is safer than the West Virginia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Putnam County, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Putnam County 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 8 hours 36 minutes in Putnam County. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Putnam County, 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.