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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$1.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Glen Dale, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $825 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Glen Dale ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Glen Dale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glen Dale is 18.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glen Dale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glen Dale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Glen Dale, WV see the most incidents - about 22 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glen Dale, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Glen Dale for 2025 is $1,148,849. This translates to approximately $341 per resident and $825 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Glen Dale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Glen Dale Compared to Other Cities?

Glen Dale, WV:	$341
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glen Dale is $341 per year, which is $123 less than the national average and $21 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glen Dale:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $314 more than in Glen Dale.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $162 less than in Glen Dale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glen Dale	Cost per Glen Dale Resident
Murder	$309,942	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$184,318	$55
Robbery	$8,311	$2
Assault	$279,835	$83
Kidnapping	$19,792	$6
Vehicle Theft	$26,229	$8
Burglary	$57,921	$17
Theft	$119,489	$35
Arson	$8,005	$2
Vandalism	$31,172	$9
Animal Cruelty	$468	$0
Drug Crimes	$103,134	$31
Identity Theft	$234	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,148,849	$341

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glen Dale, 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 Glen Dale totals $3,008,920 ($893 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,157,769 ($1,234 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 Glen Dale 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Glen Dale’s 3,369 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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Glen Dale 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 Glen Dale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.892
Robbery	0.0784
Rape	0.9023
Murder	0.0490
Total Violent Crime	3.922 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.848
Vehicle Theft	0.5028
Burglary	1.896
Arson	0.0984
Total Property Crime	9.345 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0969
Drug Crimes	4.139
Vandalism	1.295
Identity Theft	0.0090
Animal Cruelty	0.0188
Total "Other" Rate	5.558 (B+)

Individual Glen Dale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Shadyside, OH	C+	B-	C+
McMechen, WV	C	D+	C+
Moundsville, WV	D+	D	C-
Webb, OH	A-	B-	A-
Benwood, WV	C-	D	C+
Viola, WV	B-	C-	B+
Bellaire, OH	D+	C	D+
Sand Hill, WV	B+	C-	A-
Riverview, OH	B-	A	C
McKeefrey, WV	C	D+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glen Dale 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
Sibley, IA	C	C-	C-
Beach City, TX	C	D+	D+
Monroe, UT	C+	C	C
Mooresburg, TN	B-	C+	C+
Peninsula, OH	B+	B+	B+
Reedsville, WI	A	A	A
Refugio, TX	D-	D-	D-
Schofield, WI	B	C+	C+
Sharon, SC	D+	C-	C-
Shelby, MT	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Glen Dale is safer 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 Glen Dale, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Glen Dale schools on SchoolGrade

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