The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 26222, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$270,038

Cost of Crime™ for 26222, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,237 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 26222 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 26222, WV Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 26222 ranks in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 47% of zip codes but less safe than 53%. This analysis applies only to 26222's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 26222 is 26.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 26222 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 26222 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southwest areas to 1 in 41 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 26222, WV see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the east part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 26222, WV

The total projected cost of crime in 26222 for 2025 is $270,038. This translates to approximately $546 per resident and $1,237 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in 26222. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 26222 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

26222, WV:	$546
26101, WV:	$469
25414, WV:	$234
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 26222 is $546 per year, which is $81 more than the national average and $183 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 26222:

In 26101, WV, crime costs $469 per person, which is $76 less than in 26222.
In 25414, WV, crime costs $234 per person, which is $312 less than in 26222

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 26222 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 26222	Cost per 26222 Resident
Murder	$103,274	$209
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,206	$55
Robbery	$4,367	$9
Assault	$54,748	$111
Kidnapping	$4,796	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,898	$10
Burglary	$13,185	$27
Theft	$17,688	$36
Arson	$1,508	$3
Vandalism	$12,466	$25
Animal Cruelty	$103	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,699	$52
Identity Theft	$100	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$270,038	$546

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 26222, 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 26222 totals $829,392 ($1,676 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,099,430 ($2,221 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 26222 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 26222’s 495 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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26222 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 26222 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.851
Robbery	0.2805
Rape	0.9065
Murder	0.1110
Total Violent Crime	5.149 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.900
Vehicle Theft	0.6390
Burglary	2.937
Arson	0.1261
Total Property Crime	10.60 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1598
Drug Crimes	7.019
Vandalism	3.525
Identity Theft	0.0262
Animal Cruelty	0.0281
Total "Other" Rate	10.76 (C-)

Individual 26222 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 26222 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26222.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
26215, WV	C+	D	B
26217, WV	C-	D	C
26228, WV	B+	A+	A+
26376, WV	B	A	A-
26230, WV	C+	C	A-
26236, WV	A	A-	A+
26631, WV	B-	B	A-
26621, WV	C+	C	B
26224, WV	B	B-	A
26627, WV	C+	C+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26222 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
50560, IA	B	C+	C+
61769, IL	A-	A	A
61749, IL	A+	A	A
61482, IL	B+	C+	C+
56218, MN	A-	A-	A-
55603, MN	D+	B+	B+
53920, WI	A+	B+	B+
52745, IA	C+	A-	A-
52576, IA	A	B+	B+
52251, IA	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 26222 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 26222, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 26222 schools on SchoolGrade

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