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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$82,018

Cost of Crime™ for Caretta, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,102 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Caretta ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Caretta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Caretta is 34.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Caretta Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Caretta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Caretta, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Caretta for 2025 is $82,018. This translates to approximately $458 per resident and $1,102 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Caretta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Caretta Compared to Other Cities?

Caretta, WV:	$458
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Caretta is $458 per year, which is $6 less than the national average and $96 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Caretta:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $197 more than in Caretta.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $279 less than in Caretta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Caretta	Cost per Caretta Resident
Murder	$24,822	$139
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,779	$49
Robbery	$1,075	$6
Assault	$8,676	$48
Kidnapping	$1,405	$8
Vehicle Theft	$605	$3
Burglary	$6,996	$39
Theft	$16,282	$91
Arson	$588	$3
Vandalism	$6,046	$34
Animal Cruelty	$32	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,683	$37
Identity Theft	$30	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$82,018	$458

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Caretta, 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 Caretta totals $208,981 ($1,167 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $291,000 ($1,626 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 Caretta 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 city 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 Caretta’s 179 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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Caretta 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 Caretta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.688
Robbery	0.1909
Rape	0.8089
Murder	0.0738
Total Violent Crime	2.761 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.56
Vehicle Theft	0.2182
Burglary	4.309
Arson	0.1361
Total Property Crime	22.23 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1295
Drug Crimes	5.047
Vandalism	4.728
Identity Theft	0.0217
Animal Cruelty	0.0241
Total "Other" Rate	9.950 (C-)

Individual Caretta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Premier, WV	C	B-	C-
Capels, WV	F	F	F
Monson, WV	F	D	F
Mohegan, WV	D-	D-	D-
Erin, WV	D-	D	D
Welch, WV	D-	D	D-
Roderfield, WV	C-	D	C-
Yukon, WV	F	F	F
Gary, WV	C-	D+	C-
Big Sandy, WV	C-	D-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Caretta 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
Adrian, TX	F	D-	D-
Zurich, MT	F	F	F
Yellow Bluff, AL	D-	D-	D-
Woodland, DE	C+	C+	C+
Winchester, GA	D	D	D
Weavertown, PA	A+	A+	A+
Tulalip, WA	C+	C+	C+
Austonio, TX	D-	D-	D-
Ashby, NE	F	F	F
Arona, PA	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Caretta is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Caretta, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Caretta schools on SchoolGrade

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