The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 26377, WV: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$147,571

Cost of Crime™ for 26377, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $966 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 26377 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 26377, WV Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 26377 ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of zip codes but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to 26377's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 26377 is 24.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 26377 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 26377 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the northeast areas to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 26377, WV see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 26377, WV

The total projected cost of crime in 26377 for 2025 is $147,571. This translates to approximately $408 per resident and $966 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in 26377. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 26377 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

26377, WV:	$408
26101, WV:	$469
25414, WV:	$234
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 26377 is $408 per year, which is $57 less than the national average and $45 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 26377:

In 26101, WV, crime costs $469 per person, which is $62 more than in 26377.
In 25414, WV, crime costs $234 per person, which is $174 less than in 26377

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 26377 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 26377	Cost per 26377 Resident
Murder	$51,856	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,190	$50
Robbery	$2,333	$6
Assault	$20,310	$56
Kidnapping	$1,895	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2,558	$7
Burglary	$7,599	$21
Theft	$18,208	$50
Arson	$1,216	$3
Vandalism	$8,796	$24
Animal Cruelty	$67	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,491	$40
Identity Theft	$53	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$147,571	$408

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 26377, 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 26377 totals $436,478 ($1,206 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $584,049 ($1,613 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 26377 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 26377’s 362 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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26377 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 26377 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.954
Robbery	0.2048
Rape	0.8287
Murder	0.0762
Total Violent Crime	3.063 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.712
Vehicle Theft	0.4563
Burglary	2.315
Arson	0.1391
Total Property Crime	12.62 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0863
Drug Crimes	5.412
Vandalism	3.401
Identity Theft	0.0187
Animal Cruelty	0.0250
Total "Other" Rate	8.943 (C)

Individual 26377 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 26377 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26377.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
26419, WV	B	B-	B+
26339, WV	B+	A-	A
26167, WV	B	B	B
26437, WV	B-	B	B-
26348, WV	B-	B+	B-
26320, WV	A-	B+	A
26448, WV	A	A-	A
26149, WV	B-	C	B
26582, WV	B	C	B+
26386, WV	B+	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26377 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
89430, NV	C-	D-	D-
30177, GA	B+	B+	B+
28775, NC	C+	C-	C-
88025, NM	D-	D+	D+
26629, WV	B-	D+	D+
26627, WV	C+	C+	C+
26412, WV	B	B	B
26384, WV	C	C-	C-
26136, WV	D+	A-	A-
31630, GA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 26377 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 26377, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 26377 schools on SchoolGrade

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