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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10,236

Cost of Crime™ for Grassy Meadows, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $564 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Grassy Meadows ranks in the 89th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 89% of cities but less safe than 11%. This analysis applies only to Grassy Meadows's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grassy Meadows is 12.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grassy Meadows, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Grassy Meadows for 2025 is $10,236. This translates to approximately $292 per resident and $564 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Grassy Meadows. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grassy Meadows Compared to Other Cities?

Grassy Meadows, WV:	$292
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grassy Meadows is $292 per year, which is $172 less than the national average and $70 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grassy Meadows:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $363 more than in Grassy Meadows.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $113 less than in Grassy Meadows

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grassy Meadows	Cost per Grassy Meadows Resident
Murder	$3,099	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,882	$54
Robbery	$124	$4
Assault	$2,451	$70
Kidnapping	$269	$8
Vehicle Theft	$235	$7
Burglary	$397	$11
Theft	$435	$12
Arson	$129	$4
Vandalism	$281	$8
Animal Cruelty	$4	$0
Drug Crimes	$929	$27
Identity Theft	$1	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$10,236	$292

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grassy Meadows, 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 Grassy Meadows totals $30,210 ($863 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $40,446 ($1,156 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 Grassy Meadows 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 Grassy Meadows’s 35 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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Grassy Meadows 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 Grassy Meadows residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.439
Robbery	0.1127
Rape	0.8870
Murder	0.0471
Total Violent Crime	3.486 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.399
Vehicle Theft	0.4338
Burglary	1.250
Arson	0.1529
Total Property Crime	4.235 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1268
Drug Crimes	3.588
Vandalism	1.123
Identity Theft	0.0039
Animal Cruelty	0.0158
Total "Other" Rate	4.858 (B+)

Individual Grassy Meadows Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lawn, WV	A-	B	A
Dawson, WV	A	C	A+
Vale, WV	A-	B	A-
Claypool, WV	B+	B	B+
Spring Dale, WV	D	D	D
Lockbridge, WV	B+	B+	A-
Smoot, WV	B+	B-	B+
Blue Sulphur Springs, WV	A	C	A+
Crag, WV	A-	B-	A-
Meadow Bridge, WV	B	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grassy Meadows 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
Sanford, NY	A-	B	B
Rye, AZ	C+	F	F
Sadie, LA	D	D-	D-
Saline, AR	D	F	F
Salmon Falls, ME	A	A+	A+
Salt Creek, CO	F	D-	D-
Saltese, MT	D-	D-	D-
San Antonio, CO	F	D	D
Sand Lake, TX	B+	B-	B-
Sandy Pond, NY	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Grassy Meadows 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 Grassy Meadows, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Grassy Meadows schools on SchoolGrade

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