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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$278,762

Cost of Crime™ for Gauley Bridge, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,199 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Gauley Bridge ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of cities but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to Gauley Bridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gauley Bridge is 28.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gauley Bridge Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gauley Bridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Gauley Bridge, WV see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gauley Bridge, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Gauley Bridge for 2025 is $278,762. This translates to approximately $473 per resident and $1,199 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Gauley Bridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gauley Bridge Compared to Other Cities?

Gauley Bridge, WV:	$473
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gauley Bridge is $473 per year, which is $9 more than the national average and $111 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gauley Bridge:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $182 more than in Gauley Bridge.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $294 less than in Gauley Bridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gauley Bridge	Cost per Gauley Bridge Resident
Murder	$114,258	$194
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,551	$48
Robbery	$2,427	$4
Assault	$22,908	$39
Kidnapping	$4,410	$7
Vehicle Theft	$9,624	$16
Burglary	$15,738	$27
Theft	$36,730	$62
Arson	$1,794	$3
Vandalism	$13,786	$23
Animal Cruelty	$112	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,348	$48
Identity Theft	$77	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$278,762	$473

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gauley Bridge, 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 Gauley Bridge totals $899,056 ($1,526 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,177,818 ($2,000 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 Gauley Bridge 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 east part of the city has more 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, of which Gauley Bridge has 1, have the same problem. Of Gauley Bridge’s 589 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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Gauley Bridge 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 Gauley Bridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.354
Robbery	0.1310
Rape	0.7995
Murder	0.1032
Total Violent Crime	2.388 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.04
Vehicle Theft	1.055
Burglary	2.946
Arson	0.1261
Total Property Crime	16.17 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1235
Drug Crimes	6.506
Vandalism	3.276
Identity Theft	0.0169
Animal Cruelty	0.0257
Total "Other" Rate	9.949 (C-)

Individual Gauley Bridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Glen Ferris, WV	C	B	C-
Kanawha Falls, WV	D+	D	C-
Alloy, WV	C	B	C-
Charlton Heights, WV	C-	B-	C-
Carbondale, WV	C-	D+	C+
Jodie, WV	C-	B-	C-
Falls View, WV	C	B	C-
Marvel, WV	D+	C+	D+
Deep Water, WV	C-	D+	C-
Boomer, WV	D	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gauley Bridge is similar 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
Cuney, TX	D+	D+	D+
Toksook Bay, AK	D	F	F
Tibbie, AL	D+	C-	C-
Tennessee, IL	A-	B+	B+
Teegarden, IN	B+	C+	C+
Sterling, UT	D-	C-	C-
East Williamson, NY	B+	B-	B-
Earleton, FL	A-	B+	B+
Dutzow, MO	C+	C	C
Dunmor, KY	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Gauley Bridge 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 Gauley Bridge, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Gauley Bridge schools on SchoolGrade

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