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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$123,768

Cost of Crime™ for Drybranch, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,439 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Drybranch ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Drybranch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Drybranch is 25.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Drybranch Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Drybranch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Drybranch, 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 Drybranch, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Drybranch for 2025 is $123,768. This translates to approximately $469 per resident and $1,439 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Drybranch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Drybranch, WV:	$469
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Drybranch is $469 per year, which is $5 more than the national average and $107 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Drybranch:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $186 more than in Drybranch.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $289 less than in Drybranch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Drybranch	Cost per Drybranch Resident
Murder	$42,547	$161
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,491	$59
Robbery	$834	$3
Assault	$24,487	$93
Kidnapping	$1,861	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,052	$12
Burglary	$5,942	$23
Theft	$14,184	$54
Arson	$718	$3
Vandalism	$5,047	$19
Animal Cruelty	$37	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,514	$36
Identity Theft	$55	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$123,768	$469

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Drybranch, 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 Drybranch totals $362,159 ($1,372 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $485,927 ($1,841 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 Drybranch 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 Drybranch’s 264 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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Drybranch 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 Drybranch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.230
Robbery	0.1004
Rape	0.9678
Murder	0.0858
Total Violent Crime	4.384 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.37
Vehicle Theft	0.7465
Burglary	2.481
Arson	0.1126
Total Property Crime	13.71 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1162
Drug Crimes	4.872
Vandalism	2.676
Identity Theft	0.0269
Animal Cruelty	0.0190
Total "Other" Rate	7.710 (C+)

Individual Drybranch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Miami, WV	C	D+	C+
Cabin Creek, WV	D-	D-	D-
Dawes, WV	C	D+	C
Coalburg, WV	C-	D	C
East Bank, WV	C	D	C+
Glasgow, WV	C	C+	C
Cedar Grove, WV	D	D+	D
Hansford, WV	C	D+	C+
Gallagher, WV	C-	D	C-
Standard, WV	C-	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Drybranch 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
Waubeek, IA	A	A	A
Glencoe, CA	D+	D-	D-
Glen Allan, MS	D-	B+	B+
Gilark, LA	C-	D	D
Gether, VA	C	C+	C+
George, AR	F	D+	D+
Gays Creek, KY	C	D-	D-
Garlandville, MS	B+	A+	A+
Warm Springs, AR	D-	D	D
Fremont, AL	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Drybranch is less safe 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 Drybranch, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Drybranch schools on SchoolGrade

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