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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$209,870

Cost of Crime™ for High View, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,053 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. High View 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 High View's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in High View is 24.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. High View Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in High View varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 84 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in High View, WV

The total projected cost of crime in High View for 2025 is $209,870. This translates to approximately $354 per resident and $1,053 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in High View. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in High View Compared to Other Cities?

High View, WV:	$354
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in High View is $354 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $8 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to High View:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $301 more than in High View.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $174 less than in High View

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to High View	Cost per High View Resident
Murder	$46,753	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,568	$46
Robbery	$2,335	$4
Assault	$48,529	$82
Kidnapping	$4,125	$7
Vehicle Theft	$4,096	$7
Burglary	$9,887	$17
Theft	$30,584	$52
Arson	$2,181	$4
Vandalism	$7,918	$13
Animal Cruelty	$81	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,746	$43
Identity Theft	$66	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$209,870	$354

The Intangible Cost of Crime in High View, 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 High View totals $455,036 ($767 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $664,906 ($1,121 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 High View 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 High View’s 593 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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High View 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 High View residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.850
Robbery	0.1252
Rape	0.7667
Murder	0.0420
Total Violent Crime	3.783 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.959
Vehicle Theft	0.4461
Burglary	1.838
Arson	0.1523
Total Property Crime	12.40 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1147
Drug Crimes	5.870
Vandalism	1.869
Identity Theft	0.0144
Animal Cruelty	0.0185
Total "Other" Rate	7.886 (C+)

Individual High View Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Yellow Spring, WV	C+	C	B
Capon Springs, WV	C+	C-	C
Gore, VA	A-	A	A
Capon Bridge, WV	A	C+	A+
Loom, WV	A-	C+	A+
Millbrook, WV	B-	C	A-
Cold Stream, WV	A	B	A+
Hayfield, VA	B+	A	A-
Lake Holiday, VA	A-	A-	A
Star Tannery, VA	A	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

High View 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
Huddle, VA	C-	B-	B-
Shiloh, VA	A+	A	A
Shiloh, TX	D+	D+	D+
La Russell, MO	C+	C-	C-
Ivy, VA	B	A-	A-
Irwin, OH	B	B	B
Indiantown, MD	C+	D+	D+
Ikes Fork, WV	C-	F	F
Hye, TX	C-	D	D
Huxley, TX	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, High View 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 High View, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See High View schools on SchoolGrade

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