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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$93,355

Cost of Crime™ for Green Hill, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $832 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Green Hill ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Green Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Green Hill is 24.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Green Hill Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Green Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Green Hill, WV see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Green Hill, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Green Hill for 2025 is $93,355. This translates to approximately $370 per resident and $832 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Green Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Green Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Green Hill, WV:	$370
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Green Hill is $370 per year, which is $94 less than the national average and $8 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Green Hill:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $285 more than in Green Hill.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $191 less than in Green Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Green Hill	Cost per Green Hill Resident
Murder	$25,314	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,025	$52
Robbery	$788	$3
Assault	$14,320	$57
Kidnapping	$1,882	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4,000	$16
Burglary	$4,027	$16
Theft	$11,072	$44
Arson	$721	$3
Vandalism	$6,255	$25
Animal Cruelty	$58	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,884	$47
Identity Theft	$9	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$93,355	$370

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Green Hill, 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 Green Hill totals $233,894 ($928 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $327,249 ($1,299 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 Green Hill 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 Green Hill’s 252 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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Green Hill 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 Green Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.979
Robbery	0.0995
Rape	0.8524
Murder	0.0535
Total Violent Crime	2.984 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.483
Vehicle Theft	1.025
Burglary	1.762
Arson	0.1184
Total Property Crime	11.39 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1232
Drug Crimes	6.375
Vandalism	3.475
Identity Theft	0.0044
Animal Cruelty	0.0313
Total "Other" Rate	10.01 (C-)

Individual Green Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Steelton, WV	B	C-	A
New Martinsville, WV	B-	B-	B
Minnie, WV	A-	B+	A
Newdale, WV	C-	B	D+
Hannibal, OH	B	A	C+
Reader, WV	B	B-	B
St. Joseph, WV	D+	D	D
Proctor, WV	B	C-	B
Paden City, WV	C	C-	C
Lynn Camp, WV	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Green Hill 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
Utica, WI	C	C	C
Taylortown, LA	C+	B	B
Tendal, LA	D-	D-	D-
Toltec, AR	C	C+	C+
Trade River, WI	A-	B	B
Trapp, KY	B+	B+	B+
Trent Mill, VA	C	C	C
Triangle, NY	A-	B+	B+
Tunker, IN	B	B+	B+
Two Creeks, WI	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Green Hill is as safe as 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 Green Hill, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Green Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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