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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$187,299

Cost of Crime™ for Glen Fork, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $963 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Glen Fork ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Glen Fork's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glen Fork is 27.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glen Fork Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glen Fork varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 69 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Glen Fork, WV see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glen Fork, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Glen Fork for 2025 is $187,299. This translates to approximately $374 per resident and $963 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Glen Fork. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Glen Fork, WV:	$374
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glen Fork is $374 per year, which is $90 less than the national average and $12 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glen Fork:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $281 more than in Glen Fork.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $194 less than in Glen Fork

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glen Fork	Cost per Glen Fork Resident
Murder	$56,694	$113
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,519	$57
Robbery	$1,776	$4
Assault	$18,408	$37
Kidnapping	$2,166	$4
Vehicle Theft	$3,342	$7
Burglary	$7,892	$16
Theft	$36,853	$74
Arson	$1,663	$3
Vandalism	$9,156	$18
Animal Cruelty	$51	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,645	$41
Identity Theft	$134	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$187,299	$374

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glen Fork, 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 Fork totals $517,227 ($1,032 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $704,526 ($1,406 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 Fork 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 Glen Fork’s 501 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 Fork 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 Fork residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.279
Robbery	0.1127
Rape	0.9388
Murder	0.0602
Total Violent Crime	2.391 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.20
Vehicle Theft	0.4307
Burglary	1.737
Arson	0.1375
Total Property Crime	16.51 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0713
Drug Crimes	5.571
Vandalism	2.558
Identity Theft	0.0345
Animal Cruelty	0.0138
Total "Other" Rate	8.249 (C+)

Individual Glen Fork Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jesse, WV	B	B	B-
Ravencliff, WV	D+	B+	D
Matheny, WV	B	B	B+
Mc Graws, WV	A	A+	A-
Kopperston, WV	C+	C+	B
Rock View, WV	B	B+	C+
Oceana, WV	B-	C+	B+
Saulsville, WV	A-	A+	B+
Lillyhaven, WV	D	B-	D
Glen Rogers, WV	A-	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glen Fork 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
Brooksdale, NC	B-	B-	B-
Whichard, NC	C-	C-	C-
Wet Glaize, MO	D	D	D
Weldon, IA	A-	A-	A-
Carrie, KY	C+	A-	A-
Cane Creek, NC	C	B+	B+
Byron, WI	B-	B	B
Burns, KS	C	C+	C+
Burdine, KY	F	D+	D+
Buffalo Forge, VA	C-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Glen Fork 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 Glen Fork, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Glen Fork schools on SchoolGrade

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