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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$243,465

Cost of Crime™ for Cottageville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $759 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cottageville ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Cottageville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cottageville is 14.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cottageville Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cottageville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 87 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Cottageville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Cottageville for 2025 is $243,465. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $759 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Cottageville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

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

Cottageville, WV:	$250
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cottageville is $250 per year, which is $215 less than the national average and $113 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cottageville:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $405 more than in Cottageville.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $70 less than in Cottageville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cottageville	Cost per Cottageville Resident
Murder	$53,552	$55
Rape/Sexual Assault	$55,972	$57
Robbery	$2,506	$3
Assault	$30,441	$31
Kidnapping	$4,541	$5
Vehicle Theft	$27,898	$29
Burglary	$11,919	$12
Theft	$15,818	$16
Arson	$2,717	$3
Vandalism	$13,490	$14
Animal Cruelty	$115	$0
Drug Crimes	$24,415	$25
Identity Theft	$83	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$243,465	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cottageville, 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 Cottageville totals $631,925 ($648 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $875,390 ($898 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 Cottageville 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 Cottageville’s 975 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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Cottageville 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 Cottageville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.087
Robbery	0.0817
Rape	0.9468
Murder	0.0292
Total Violent Crime	2.145 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.133
Vehicle Theft	1.848
Burglary	1.348
Arson	0.1154
Total Property Crime	6.443 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0768
Drug Crimes	3.385
Vandalism	1.937
Identity Theft	0.0109
Animal Cruelty	0.0160
Total "Other" Rate	5.426 (B+)

Individual Cottageville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Evergreen Hills, WV	A	A-	A+
Mount Alto, WV	A-	B	A-
Millwood, WV	A-	B+	A
Evans, WV	A	A	A-
Sidneyville, WV	B-	B-	C+
Baden, WV	B-	A-	C+
Silverton, WV	C+	B	C+
Gunville, WV	B-	B+	C+
Longdale, WV	A	B-	A-
Ravenswood, WV	C-	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cottageville 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
Russell Gardens, NY	C+	D+	D+
Lenore, WV	C-	C-	C-
Alsea, OR	D+	C-	C-
Pumpkin Center, IN	B+	B	B
Richmond, WI	A	A-	A-
Riga, MI	A	B+	B+
Rives, TN	C	D-	D-
Rockledge, GA	B+	B-	B-
Rocky Comfort, MO	B-	C+	C+
Rosston, AR	D	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Cottageville 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 Cottageville, WV average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Cottageville schools on SchoolGrade

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