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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$60,442

Cost of Crime™ for Cressmont, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $2,142 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cressmont ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Cressmont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cressmont is 55.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cressmont Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cressmont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Cressmont, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Cressmont for 2025 is $60,442. This translates to approximately $695 per resident and $2,142 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Cressmont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Cressmont, WV:	$695
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cressmont is $695 per year, which is $231 more than the national average and $332 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cressmont:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $40 less than in Cressmont.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $515 less than in Cressmont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cressmont	Cost per Cressmont Resident
Murder	$14,769	$170
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,778	$55
Robbery	$907	$10
Assault	$12,301	$141
Kidnapping	$590	$7
Vehicle Theft	$578	$7
Burglary	$3,495	$40
Theft	$13,252	$152
Arson	$256	$3
Vandalism	$3,195	$37
Animal Cruelty	$28	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,272	$72
Identity Theft	$22	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$60,442	$695

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cressmont, 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 Cressmont totals $124,188 ($1,427 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $184,630 ($2,122 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 Cressmont 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 Cressmont’s 87 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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Cressmont 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 Cressmont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.923
Robbery	0.3314
Rape	0.9057
Murder	0.0903
Total Violent Crime	6.251 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	29.41
Vehicle Theft	0.4290
Burglary	4.429
Arson	0.1217
Total Property Crime	34.39 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1118
Drug Crimes	9.747
Vandalism	5.141
Identity Theft	0.0328
Animal Cruelty	0.0430
Total "Other" Rate	15.08 (D-)

Individual Cressmont Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Enoch, WV	D-	D	D-
Bentree, WV	F	D-	F
Widen, WV	F	D-	F
Harrison, WV	B	C+	B+
Clay, WV	F	D-	F
Spread, WV	F	D-	F
Dille, WV	D+	D	D+
Upper Leatherwood, WV	D-	D-	D-
Muddlety, WV	B+	B	A+
Rosedale, WV	B	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cressmont 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
Gardner, MI	B+	F	F
East Pharsalia, NY	A	A-	A-
Easterday, KY	C+	D-	D-
Edwards Hill, NY	A+	A-	A-
Egnar, CO	D-	D-	D-
Ellsworth, OH	A	B	B
Emmett, TN	F	F	F
Encino, NM	D-	D-	D-
Englewood, KS	D-	D+	D+
Enning, SD	C-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Cressmont 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 Cressmont, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cressmont schools on SchoolGrade

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