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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$102,057

Cost of Crime™ for Diana, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,489 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Diana ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Diana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Diana is 30.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Diana Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Diana varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Diana, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Diana for 2025 is $102,057. This translates to approximately $523 per resident and $1,489 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Diana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Diana, WV:	$523
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Diana is $523 per year, which is $59 more than the national average and $161 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Diana:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $132 more than in Diana.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $344 less than in Diana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Diana	Cost per Diana Resident
Murder	$31,659	$162
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,781	$50
Robbery	$1,408	$7
Assault	$23,936	$123
Kidnapping	$2,246	$12
Vehicle Theft	$595	$3
Burglary	$5,537	$28
Theft	$10,856	$56
Arson	$516	$3
Vandalism	$6,805	$35
Animal Cruelty	$42	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,650	$44
Identity Theft	$28	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$102,057	$523

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Diana, 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 Diana totals $263,042 ($1,349 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $365,099 ($1,872 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 Diana 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 Diana’s 195 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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Diana 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 Diana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.274
Robbery	0.2295
Rape	0.8273
Murder	0.0864
Total Violent Crime	5.417 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.75
Vehicle Theft	0.1971
Burglary	3.131
Arson	0.1096
Total Property Crime	14.19 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1899
Drug Crimes	5.997
Vandalism	4.885
Identity Theft	0.0184
Animal Cruelty	0.0291
Total "Other" Rate	11.12 (D+)

Individual Diana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Guardian, WV	C-	D	C
Chapman, WV	C	D+	B
Centralia, WV	B+	C	A
Webster Springs, WV	B-	C+	B+
Hacker Valley, WV	C	D	B
Curtin, WV	B	C	B
Cherry Falls, WV	B	C+	B+
Wheeler, WV	C	D	B
Bolair, WV	B-	C+	B
Replete, WV	C+	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Diana 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
Loudville, MA	A-	B	B
Lillyville, PA	A-	B+	B+
Lincoln, KS	D	D+	D+
Lincoln, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Linlithgo, NY	A	A-	A-
Lippincott, PA	C+	A-	A-
Listonia, GA	B+	C+	C+
Litsey, KY	B	A-	A-
Little Venice, MI	A	A-	A-
Lorah, IA	C+	B	B

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Diana, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Diana schools on SchoolGrade

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