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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$998,813

Cost of Crime™ for Glenville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,171 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Glenville ranks in the 26th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 26% of cities but less safe than 74%. This analysis applies only to Glenville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Glenville is 34.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Glenville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Glenville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Glenville, WV see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Glenville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Glenville for 2025 is $998,813. This translates to approximately $512 per resident and $1,171 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Glenville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Glenville, WV:	$512
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Glenville is $512 per year, which is $48 more than the national average and $150 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Glenville:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $143 more than in Glenville.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $333 less than in Glenville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Glenville	Cost per Glenville Resident
Murder	$293,040	$150
Rape/Sexual Assault	$105,495	$54
Robbery	$11,394	$6
Assault	$170,408	$87
Kidnapping	$11,962	$6
Vehicle Theft	$20,463	$10
Burglary	$68,361	$35
Theft	$111,525	$57
Arson	$6,754	$3
Vandalism	$79,956	$41
Animal Cruelty	$495	$0
Drug Crimes	$118,608	$61
Identity Theft	$351	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$998,813	$512

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Glenville, 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 Glenville totals $2,492,590 ($1,278 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,491,404 ($1,790 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 Glenville 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 central 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 Glenville has 1, have the same problem. Of Glenville’s 1,950 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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Glenville 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 Glenville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.043
Robbery	0.1858
Rape	0.8923
Murder	0.0800
Total Violent Crime	4.201 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.04
Vehicle Theft	0.6777
Burglary	3.865
Arson	0.1434
Total Property Crime	15.73 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1012
Drug Crimes	8.223
Vandalism	5.740
Identity Theft	0.0233
Animal Cruelty	0.0343
Total "Other" Rate	14.12 (D)

Individual Glenville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lockney, WV	C	D+	B
Sand Fork, WV	D	D-	D+
Kanawha Drive, WV	C	D+	B
Coxs Mills, WV	C-	C-	C
Lucerne, WV	C-	D	C
Linn, WV	C	C-	C-
Stouts Mills, WV	D-	F	D+
Tanner, WV	D+	D	C
Flower, WV	B+	C-	A+
Cedarville, WV	B	C-	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Glenville 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
Barnum, MN	B+	B	B
Winton, NC	F	F	F
Weldon, NC	F	F	F
Walton, IN	A	A-	A-
Wade, NC	B	C+	C+
Van Buren, ME	D-	B-	B-
Toadvine, AL	B	A	A
Thaxton, MS	A	A+	A+
Sunapee, NH	C+	A-	A-
Stratford, OK	D-	D+	D+

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Glenville, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Glenville schools on SchoolGrade

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