The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 26202, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$261,383

Cost of Crime™ for 26202, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,437 per household.

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On the map, green marks the parts of 26202 with the least crime overall and red marks the most. Each area is weighted by the type and severity of every offense, so a place with rare but serious violent crime can grade differently from one with frequent petty theft. The Interpreting the Crime Maps section below explains how to read the colors.

Is 26202, WV Safe?

The C overall grade blends the violent, property, and other grades shown above into one measure, set against the average US zip, where 26202's combined rate is slightly higher than the norm. 26202 sits in the 45th percentile, ahead of 45% of zip codes and behind 55%. The grade covers only 26202's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The overall crime rate in 26202 is 27.59 per 1,000 residents in a typical year. Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip the safest. Your chance of being a victim ranges from 1 in 32 in the northeast areas to 1 in 37 in the northwest.

Counting total incidents instead of per-capita rates, the northwest parts of 26202, WV report the most crime, about 3 cases per year. The central part reports the fewest, around 0 per year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 26202, WV

Across all crime types, the projected cost of crime in 26202 for 2025 is $261,383, about $580 per resident and $1,437 per household. That equals 1.7% of the median household income. These figures cover tangible costs, which include:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 26202 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

26202, WV:	$580
26101, WV:	$469
25414, WV:	$234
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The overall cost of crime per resident in 26202 is $580 per year, which is $115 more than the national average and $217 more than West Virginia's state average. The comparison below uses zip codes similar to 26202:

In 26101, WV, crime costs $469 per person, which is $110 less than in 26202.
In 25414, WV, crime costs $234 per person, which is $346 less than in 26202

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 26202 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 26202	Cost per 26202 Resident
Murder	$122,274	$271
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,217	$51
Robbery	$2,205	$5
Assault	$36,411	$81
Kidnapping	$4,218	$9
Vehicle Theft	$3,836	$9
Burglary	$10,221	$23
Theft	$22,451	$50
Arson	$1,388	$3
Vandalism	$13,816	$31
Animal Cruelty	$93	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,196	$47
Identity Theft	$57	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$261,383	$580

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 26202, WV

The totals above count tangible costs only. Violent crime also carries a human cost, the pain and trauma borne by victims and their families, which research-based methods estimate so it can be compared across places. That intangible cost in 26202 totals $929,660 ($2,061 per resident), and all of it comes from violent crime rather than property loss. Added to the tangible costs, the full estimate reaches $1,191,043 ($2,641 per resident). All Cost of Crime figures come from scholarly research on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

Crime rates on the map are measured per resident, so areas with heavy visitor traffic can read high because crime follows crowds, even where few people live. The zip holds few retail establishments, which lifts recorded crime around those blocks. A red area does not always mean the neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

Airports, parks, and transit hubs create the same effect. Major airports draw large crowds with few residents nearby, so they read as high-crime spots. Parks and recreational areas do the same, and of 26202's 451 residents few live beside them. Before assuming an area is unsafe, weigh both the per-capita rate and the total number of incidents, and note what sits nearby.

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26202 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 26202 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.811
Robbery	0.1555
Rape	0.8490
Murder	0.1443
Total Violent Crime	3.960 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.612
Vehicle Theft	0.5493
Burglary	2.499
Arson	0.1274
Total Property Crime	12.79 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1543
Drug Crimes	6.354
Vandalism	4.288
Identity Theft	0.0162
Animal Cruelty	0.0279
Total "Other" Rate	10.84 (C-)

Individual 26202 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 26202 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26202.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
26261, WV	C	D	B-
26681, WV	A	B	A+
26676, WV	A	B+	A+
26205, WV	B+	C+	A
26662, WV	A	B	A+
26660, WV	A	B	A+
26208, WV	A-	C	A+
26691, WV	A-	B-	A+
26679, WV	B+	C+	B+
26651, WV	B	B	A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26202 is higher 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
72629, AR	C-	D+	D+
25244, WV	A-	B-	B-
26884, WV	A+	A	A
29065, SC	F	F	F
36483, AL	B	A+	A+
40040, KY	B	A-	A-
47335, IN	A-	A-	A-
48465, MI	A	C	C
50143, IA	A-	C+	C+
50843, IA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 26202 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 26202, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 26202 schools on SchoolGrade

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