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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$58,264

Cost of Crime™ for Hogsett, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $662 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Hogsett ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Hogsett's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hogsett is 22.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hogsett Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hogsett varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Hogsett, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Hogsett for 2025 is $58,264. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $662 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Hogsett. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Hogsett, WV:	$353
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hogsett is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $9 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hogsett:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $302 more than in Hogsett.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $174 less than in Hogsett

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hogsett	Cost per Hogsett Resident
Murder	$13,807	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,280	$56
Robbery	$1,090	$7
Assault	$8,086	$49
Kidnapping	$1,178	$7
Vehicle Theft	$2,712	$16
Burglary	$3,139	$19
Theft	$3,961	$24
Arson	$584	$4
Vandalism	$4,448	$27
Animal Cruelty	$34	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,910	$60
Identity Theft	$34	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$58,264	$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hogsett, 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 Hogsett totals $138,513 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $196,778 ($1,193 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 Hogsett 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 Hogsett’s 165 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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Hogsett 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 Hogsett residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.706
Robbery	0.2100
Rape	0.9276
Murder	0.0445
Total Violent Crime	2.889 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.636
Vehicle Theft	1.061
Burglary	2.097
Arson	0.1466
Total Property Crime	7.941 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1177
Drug Crimes	8.120
Vandalism	3.774
Identity Theft	0.0263
Animal Cruelty	0.0280
Total "Other" Rate	12.07 (D+)

Individual Hogsett Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Raccoon Island, OH	C+	A-	C
Apple Grove, WV	A-	C+	A
Henderson, WV	B-	B	B+
Wyoma, WV	C+	B-	B+
Gallipolis Ferry, WV	C+	B-	A-
Thivener, OH	C	C+	C
Mercerville, OH	B	C	B
Ashton, WV	A-	B-	A
Southside, WV	B+	B+	A-
Upland, WV	B+	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hogsett 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
Mount Hope, WA	D+	C	C
Keystone, NE	D	C	C
Kilmanagh, MI	B	C	C
Kirwin, KS	D-	B	B
Kohlertown, NY	A	B+	B+
Lacey, KY	D	B	B
Marsland, NE	D-	D	D
McKenzie Bridge, OR	D	D	D
Meekers Grove, WI	A-	A	A
Meppen, IL	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Hogsett 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 Hogsett, WV average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hogsett schools on SchoolGrade

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