The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 25938, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$481,126

Cost of Crime™ for 25938, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $858 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 25938 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.

Is 25938, WV Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 25938 ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of zip codes but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to 25938's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 25938 is 20.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 25938 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 25938 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 37 in the north areas to 1 in 77 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 25938, WV see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 25938, WV

The total projected cost of crime in 25938 for 2025 is $481,126. This translates to approximately $324 per resident and $858 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 25938. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 25938 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

25938, WV:	$324
26101, WV:	$469
25414, WV:	$234
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 25938 is $324 per year, which is $140 less than the national average and $38 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 25938:

In 26101, WV, crime costs $469 per person, which is $145 more than in 25938.
In 25414, WV, crime costs $234 per person, which is $91 less than in 25938

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 25938 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 25938	Cost per 25938 Resident
Murder	$150,240	$101
Rape/Sexual Assault	$78,199	$53
Robbery	$5,172	$3
Assault	$43,042	$29
Kidnapping	$9,559	$6
Vehicle Theft	$14,899	$10
Burglary	$24,667	$17
Theft	$53,407	$36
Arson	$4,534	$3
Vandalism	$28,990	$20
Animal Cruelty	$197	$0
Drug Crimes	$68,056	$46
Identity Theft	$165	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$481,126	$324

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 25938, 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 25938 totals $1,382,095 ($931 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,863,222 ($1,256 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 25938 crime map, keep in mind that 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 zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 have the same problem. Of 25938’s 1,484 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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25938 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 25938 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.010
Robbery	0.1108
Rape	0.8691
Murder	0.0539
Total Violent Crime	2.044 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.949
Vehicle Theft	0.6483
Burglary	1.833
Arson	0.1265
Total Property Crime	9.556 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1062
Drug Crimes	6.200
Vandalism	2.734
Identity Theft	0.0144
Animal Cruelty	0.0179
Total "Other" Rate	9.073 (C)

Individual 25938 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 25938 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 25938.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
25812, WV	C	B	C
25854, WV	A-	B+	A
25862, WV	B+	A-	A-
25837, WV	A+	A	A+
25868, WV	A-	B	A+
26690, WV	C	C+	C+
26678, WV	A+	B	A+
25840, WV	B	B-	A-
25942, WV	A+	A	A+
25085, WV	C	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

25938 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for 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
56653, MN	C-	B-	B-
68970, NE	D	D	D
65759, MO	C	D	D
61742, IL	A+	A+	A+
61379, IL	B+	C	C
58652, ND	C-	B-	B-
58458, ND	D+	C	C
57760, SD	D	C-	C-
57368, SD	B	A-	A-
69129, NE	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, 25938 is as safe as 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 25938, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 25938 schools on SchoolGrade

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