Property Crime per Capita in West Virginia
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 West Virginia residents.
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Highest crime
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A-
B+ |
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Property Crime Grade |
A |
Other Crime Grade |
B |
$137.3 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Virginia
In 2025, property crime will cost $186 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in West Virginia 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 much lower than that of the average US state. West Virginia ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of states but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to West Virginia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.
The property crime rate in West Virginia is 11.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Virginia residents generally consider the east part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in West Virginia varies by city - ranging from 1 in 70 in the southwest cities to 1 in 113 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of West Virginia see the most incidents - about 4,510 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 221 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Virginia
The total projected cost of crime in West Virginia for 2025 is $137,310,721. This translates to approximately $76 per resident and $186 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in West Virginia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 68.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.1%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in West Virginia Compared to Other States?
| West Virginia: | $76 |
|---|---|
| Washington: | $259 |
| New Hampshire: | $64 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Virginia is $76 per year, which is $60 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to West Virginia:
- In Washington, crime costs $259 per person, which is $184 more than in West Virginia.
- In New Hampshire, crime costs $64 per person, which is $12 less than in West Virginia
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Virginia for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Virginia |
Cost per West Virginia Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$24.6 million |
$14 |
Burglary |
$29.1 million |
$16 |
Theft |
$78.6 million |
$43 |
Arson |
$5.06 million |
$3 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$137,310,721 |
$76 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in West Virginia
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 West Virginia totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $137,310,721 ($76 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 West Virginia 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 northeast part of the state 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 West Virginia has 309, have the same problem. Of West Virginia’s 1,817,417 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 West Virginia residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
8.348 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.8736 |
Burglary |
1.765 |
Arson |
0.1152 |
Total Property Crime |
11.10 (A) |
Individual West Virginia Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, the rate of property crime in West Virginia is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to West Virginia.
Nearby State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B+ | B- | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
F | F | F | |
C | C- | C+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
C- | C- | C- | |
B- | A- | B | |
D | C- | C- | |
A- | B- | B+ | |
D- | D | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations
West Virginia is lower versus other states of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.
Similar State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D | D | |
A+ | C+ | C+ | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
C | B | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
D | D | D | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D- | C+ | C+ | |
F | F | F |
Considering only the property crime rate, West Virginia is as safe as the national average.
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