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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$570,299

Cost of Crime™ for Alum Creek, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $824 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Alum Creek ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of cities but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Alum Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Alum Creek is 17.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Alum Creek Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Alum Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Alum Creek, WV see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Alum Creek, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Alum Creek for 2025 is $570,299. This translates to approximately $295 per resident and $824 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Alum Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Alum Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Alum Creek, WV:	$295
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Alum Creek is $295 per year, which is $169 less than the national average and $67 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Alum Creek:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $360 more than in Alum Creek.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $116 less than in Alum Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Alum Creek	Cost per Alum Creek Resident
Murder	$180,070	$93
Rape/Sexual Assault	$103,094	$53
Robbery	$6,336	$3
Assault	$57,227	$30
Kidnapping	$11,515	$6
Vehicle Theft	$19,134	$10
Burglary	$24,710	$13
Theft	$65,326	$34
Arson	$6,439	$3
Vandalism	$29,706	$15
Animal Cruelty	$306	$0
Drug Crimes	$66,275	$34
Identity Theft	$162	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$570,299	$295

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Alum Creek, 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 Alum Creek totals $1,703,056 ($881 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,273,355 ($1,176 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 Alum Creek 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 north part of the city has more 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 Alum Creek’s 1,933 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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Alum Creek 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 Alum Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.031
Robbery	0.1042
Rape	0.8796
Murder	0.0496
Total Violent Crime	2.064 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.525
Vehicle Theft	0.6392
Burglary	1.409
Arson	0.1379
Total Property Crime	8.712 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0982
Drug Crimes	4.635
Vandalism	2.151
Identity Theft	0.0108
Animal Cruelty	0.0214
Total "Other" Rate	6.917 (B-)

Individual Alum Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Alum Creek is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Alum Creek.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Priestley, WV	B	B-	B+
Sumerco, WV	A-	B-	A
Tornado, WV	A-	A-	B+
Summit, WV	A	B	A
Sod, WV	A-	B-	A-
Emmons, WV	B	B	B+
Jefferson, WV	D	D+	D
Upper Falls, WV	B+	B+	B+
Loudendale, WV	B+	A-	A
Dartmont, WV	B-	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Alum Creek is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
Loganton, PA	A+	A	A
New Eagle, PA	C+	B-	B-
Woodway, VA	C+	C	C
Okarche, OK	D	D	D
Folly Beach, SC	F	F	F
Drain, OR	B	B-	B-
Santa Rosa, NM	F	F	F
McBean, GA	A-	B	B
Kansas, OK	D-	D	D
Newfoundland, PA	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Alum Creek is safer 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 Alum Creek, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Alum Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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