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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$22,162

Cost of Crime™ for Harmony, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,240 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Harmony ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Harmony's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Harmony is 24.04 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Harmony, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Harmony for 2025 is $22,162. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,240 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Harmony. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Harmony, WV:	$472
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Harmony is $472 per year, which is $7 more than the national average and $109 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Harmony:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $184 more than in Harmony.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $292 less than in Harmony

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Harmony	Cost per Harmony Resident
Murder	$7,675	$163
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,754	$59
Robbery	$355	$8
Assault	$4,786	$102
Kidnapping	$301	$6
Vehicle Theft	$399	$8
Burglary	$1,243	$26
Theft	$2,070	$44
Arson	$197	$4
Vandalism	$1,042	$22
Animal Cruelty	$11	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,321	$28
Identity Theft	$7	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$22,162	$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Harmony, 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 Harmony totals $65,361 ($1,391 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $87,524 ($1,862 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 Harmony 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 Harmony’s 47 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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Harmony 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 Harmony residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.545
Robbery	0.2400
Rape	0.9666
Murder	0.0869
Total Violent Crime	4.839 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.504
Vehicle Theft	0.5485
Burglary	2.915
Arson	0.1735
Total Property Crime	12.14 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1057
Drug Crimes	3.799
Vandalism	3.104
Identity Theft	0.0203
Animal Cruelty	0.0326
Total "Other" Rate	7.062 (B-)

Individual Harmony Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gandeeville, WV	C+	D+	B-
Countsville, WV	B-	B-	B-
Fletcher, WV	B+	B-	B
Walton, WV	B+	B-	A-
Speed, WV	B-	B-	B
Mount Welcome, WV	B+	B	A-
Gay, WV	B+	C+	A
Plum Orchard, WV	B+	B	A-
Romance, WV	B+	C+	A
Kenna, WV	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Harmony 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
Willis, TN	D-	F	F
Espinosa, CO	F	F	F
Elmburg, KY	A+	A+	A+
Elliston, KY	B	A	A
Durham, PA	A	A+	A+
Wilfred, IN	B-	B+	B+
Duran, NM	D-	D-	D-
Duo, WV	A-	C+	C+
Williamsburg, ME	A-	A	A
Evanston, IA	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Harmony 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 Harmony, WV average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Harmony schools on SchoolGrade

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