Property Crime per Capita in Gauley Bridge
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 Gauley Bridge residents.
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C-
B |
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Property Crime Grade |
C- |
Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$63,886
Cost of Crime™ for Gauley Bridge, WV
In 2025, property crime will cost $275 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in Gauley Bridge 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 C- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Gauley Bridge ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Gauley Bridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The property crime rate in Gauley Bridge is 16.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gauley Bridge residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in Gauley Bridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Gauley Bridge, WV see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Gauley Bridge, WV
The total projected cost of crime in Gauley Bridge for 2025 is $63,886. This translates to approximately $108 per resident and $275 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Gauley Bridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 69.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.3%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in Gauley Bridge Compared to Other Cities?
| Gauley Bridge, WV: | $108 |
|---|---|
| Welch, WV: | $187 |
| Hedgesville, WV: | $30 |
| West Virginia: | $76 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Gauley Bridge is $108 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $33 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gauley Bridge:
- In Welch, WV, crime costs $187 per person, which is $79 more than in Gauley Bridge.
- In Hedgesville, WV, crime costs $30 per person, which is $78 less than in Gauley Bridge
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Gauley Bridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Gauley Bridge |
Cost per Gauley Bridge Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$9,624 |
$16 |
Burglary |
$15,738 |
$27 |
Theft |
$36,730 |
$62 |
Arson |
$1,794 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$63,886 |
$108 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in Gauley Bridge, 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 Gauley Bridge totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $63,886 ($108 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 Gauley Bridge 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 east part of the city 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 Gauley Bridge has 1, have the same problem. Of Gauley Bridge’s 589 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 Gauley Bridge residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.04 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.055 |
Burglary |
2.946 |
Arson |
0.1261 |
Total Property Crime |
16.17 (C-) |
Individual Gauley Bridge Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in Gauley Bridge is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Gauley Bridge.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | B | C- | |
D+ | D | C- | |
C | B | C- | |
C- | B- | C- | |
C- | D+ | C+ | |
C- | B- | C- | |
C | B | C- | |
D+ | C+ | D+ | |
C- | D+ | C- | |
D | D | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Gauley Bridge is similar versus other cities of the same size for property 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D | F | F | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | |
D- | C- | C- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
C+ | C | C | |
B- | B+ | B+ |
Considering only the property crime rate, Gauley Bridge is less safe than the West Virginia state average and safer than the national average.
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