Property Crime per Capita in 26508
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 26508 residents.
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Property Crime Grade |
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Other Crime Grade |
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$2.51 million
Cost of Crime™ for 26508, WV
In 2025, property crime will cost $159 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in 26508 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The A- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 26508 ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of zip codes but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to 26508's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.
The property crime rate in 26508 is 8.428 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 26508 residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in 26508 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 84 in the central areas to 1 in 152 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 26508, WV see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in 26508, WV
The total projected cost of crime in 26508 for 2025 is $2,509,400. This translates to approximately $62 per resident and $159 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in 26508. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.1%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in 26508 Compared to Other Zip Codes?
| 26508, WV: | $62 |
|---|---|
| 26101, WV: | $93 |
| 25414, WV: | $47 |
| West Virginia: | $76 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in 26508 is $62 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $13 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 26508:
- In 26101, WV, crime costs $93 per person, which is $31 more than in 26508.
- In 25414, WV, crime costs $47 per person, which is $15 less than in 26508
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 26508 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to 26508 |
Cost per 26508 Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$687,798 |
$17 |
Burglary |
$509,022 |
$13 |
Theft |
$1.22 million |
$30 |
Arson |
$88,073 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$2,509,400 |
$62 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in 26508, WV
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 26508 totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,509,400 ($62 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the 26508 property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 26508 has 4, have the same problem. Of 26508’s 40,416 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 26508 residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
5.850 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.099 |
Burglary |
1.389 |
Arson |
0.0902 |
Total Property Crime |
8.428 (A-) |
Individual 26508 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of property crime in 26508 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26508.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | B- | C+ | |
C | C+ | C | |
D- | D | D- | |
C+ | B- | C+ | |
A | A- | A | |
B | B | B- | |
A | A | A+ | |
B+ | C- | B+ | |
B+ | C+ | B | |
B+ | B+ | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
26508 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.
Similar Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C- | C- | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
A- | A | A | |
B | B+ | B+ | |
C- | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A- | |
B+ | B | B | |
D- | C- | C- | |
B- | B | B | |
F | D- | D- |
Considering only the property crime rate, 26508 is safer than the West Virginia state average and safer than the national average.
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