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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$267,698

Cost of Crime™ for Courtright, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $2,082 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Courtright ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Courtright's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Courtright is 114.6 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Courtright, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Courtright for 2025 is $267,698. This translates to approximately $826 per resident and $2,082 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Courtright. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 71.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 20.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 8.1%

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

Courtright, WV:	$826
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Courtright is $826 per year, which is $362 more than the national average and $464 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Courtright:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $171 less than in Courtright.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $647 less than in Courtright

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Courtright	Cost per Courtright Resident
Murder	$24,127	$74
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,723	$49
Robbery	$1,321	$4
Assault	$22,560	$70
Kidnapping	$635	$2
Vehicle Theft	$7,869	$24
Burglary	$3,313	$10
Theft	$159,055	$491
Arson	$1,045	$3
Vandalism	$9,350	$29
Animal Cruelty	$96	$0
Drug Crimes	$22,452	$69
Identity Theft	$150	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$267,698	$826

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Courtright, 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 Courtright totals $241,456 ($745 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $509,154 ($1,571 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 Courtright 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 Courtright’s 324 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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Courtright 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 Courtright residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.425
Robbery	0.1296
Rape	0.8003
Murder	0.0396
Total Violent Crime	3.394 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	94.79
Vehicle Theft	1.568
Burglary	1.127
Arson	0.1335
Total Property Crime	97.62 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0323
Drug Crimes	9.368
Vandalism	4.039
Identity Theft	0.0598
Animal Cruelty	0.0402
Total "Other" Rate	13.54 (D)

Individual Courtright Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Anmoore, WV	F	C+	F
Saltwell, WV	B+	A	A
Lodgeville, WV	B-	C	B-
Oral Lake, WV	A+	A	A
Bridgeport, WV	B+	A-	B
Stonewood, WV	B-	A-	C+
Quiet Dell, WV	A	A+	A
Nutter Fort, WV	B-	B+	C+
Despard, WV	D+	C	D+
Mount Clare, WV	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Courtright is higher 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
Bigler, PA	A+	B	B
Babcock, WI	B+	B+	B+
Ball Club, MN	D	C-	C-
Barton, OH	B+	A	A
Baton Rouge, SC	C	D	D
Baylis, IL	B-	B+	B+
Bear Creek Village, PA	A-	B+	B+
Beaver, MN	B-	D+	D+
Redhaw, OH	A	A	A
Bellaire, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Courtright 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 Courtright, WV average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Courtright schools on SchoolGrade

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