Robbery per Capita in Salt Sulphur Springs
The map below shows robbery per 1,000 Salt Sulphur Springs residents.
Safest
Highest crime
Colorblind friendly
off
C
Overall Crime Grade™
C- |
|
B- |
|
Other Crime Grade |
C- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Salt Sulphur Springs.
300%
Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.
Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in Salt Sulphur Springs in green. The most dangerous areas in Salt Sulphur Springs 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 Salt Sulphur Springs, WV Safe?
The A+ grade means the rate of robbery is much lower than the average US city. Salt Sulphur Springs is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of cities are safer and 94% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Salt Sulphur Springs's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of robbery in Salt Sulphur Springs is 0.1375 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Salt Sulphur Springs generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of robbery in Salt Sulphur Springs may be as high as 1 in 5,222 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 9,061 in the central part of the city. See the section on interpreting the robbery map, however, because comparing rates for robbery or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of Salt Sulphur Springs, WV: about 0 per year. The central part of Salt Sulphur Springs has fewer cases of robbery with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Robbery Maps
When looking at the robbery map for Salt Sulphur Springs, remember that the rate of robbery 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 northeast part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the robbery rate map do not always indicate danger for Salt Sulphur Springs residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Salt Sulphur Springs 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 Salt Sulphur Springs has 0, have the same problem. Of Salt Sulphur Springs’s 334 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 Salt Sulphur Springs, WV at ISP Reports.Salt Sulphur Springs Crime Breakdown
The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All robbery rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Salt Sulphur Springs residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.535 |
Robbery |
0.1375 |
Rape |
0.8977 |
Murder |
0.0465 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.617 (C-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
9.104 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.2325 |
Burglary |
1.850 |
Arson |
0.1471 |
Total Property Crime |
11.33 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1459 |
Drug Crimes |
5.360 |
Vandalism |
4.882 |
Identity Theft |
0.0196 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0218 |
Total "Other" Rate |
10.43 (C-) |
Individual Salt Sulphur Springs Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of robbery in Salt Sulphur Springs is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Salt Sulphur Springs.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Robbery Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
D | D | D+ | A+ | |
D+ | D+ | C | A+ | |
A- | B+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | B- | B | A | |
D+ | C- | C- | A+ | |
A- | A | A- | A+ | |
B+ | A- | B+ | A+ | |
B | B- | B | A | |
B+ | C+ | A | A+ | |
A- | A | A- | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Salt Sulphur Springs is lower versus other cities of the same size for robbery. 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 | Robbery Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A- | A- | A | |
A- | B | B | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | B+ | |
D | D | D | B- | |
B- | B | B | C- | |
C- | C+ | C+ | A | |
F | F | F | F | |
D | D- | D- | D+ | |
A- | A+ | A+ | A | |
F | F | F | F |
Considering only the robbery rate, Salt Sulphur Springs is less safe 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 Salt Sulphur Springs, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Salt Sulphur Springs 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 34 days 22 hours in Salt Sulphur Springs. Want to protect your home?
Home Security Companies in Salt Sulphur Springs, 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.