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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$255,242

Cost of Crime™ for Ikes Fork, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,322 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Ikes Fork ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Ikes Fork's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ikes Fork is 28.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ikes Fork Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ikes Fork varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Ikes Fork, WV see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ikes Fork, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Ikes Fork for 2025 is $255,242. This translates to approximately $504 per resident and $1,322 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Ikes Fork. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ikes Fork Compared to Other Cities?

Ikes Fork, WV:	$504
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ikes Fork is $504 per year, which is $40 more than the national average and $142 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ikes Fork:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $151 more than in Ikes Fork.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $325 less than in Ikes Fork

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ikes Fork	Cost per Ikes Fork Resident
Murder	$15,527	$31
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,230	$58
Robbery	$2,071	$4
Assault	$146,315	$289
Kidnapping	$2,893	$6
Vehicle Theft	$3,282	$6
Burglary	$2,994	$6
Theft	$21,224	$42
Arson	$1,422	$3
Vandalism	$9,780	$19
Animal Cruelty	$83	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,381	$40
Identity Theft	$40	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$255,242	$504

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ikes Fork, 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 Ikes Fork totals $281,564 ($556 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $536,805 ($1,061 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 Ikes Fork 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 Ikes Fork’s 506 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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Ikes Fork 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 Ikes Fork residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	10.07
Robbery	0.1301
Rape	0.9527
Murder	0.0163
Total Violent Crime	11.17 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.099
Vehicle Theft	0.4188
Burglary	0.6524
Arson	0.1163
Total Property Crime	9.287 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0943
Drug Crimes	5.445
Vandalism	2.706
Identity Theft	0.0101
Animal Cruelty	0.0221
Total "Other" Rate	8.277 (C+)

Individual Ikes Fork Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
North Spring, WV	D+	F	B+
Hanover, WV	D+	D-	C-
Sandy Huff, WV	C	D-	C+
Iaeger, WV	C	D+	C
Hull, WV	C	C+	C
Justice, WV	C+	D	B
Gilbert Creek, WV	B-	C	B-
Isaban, WV	B	C	B+
Wilmore, WV	C+	C+	C
Hensley, WV	D+	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ikes Fork is higher 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
Childress, VA	A-	A-	A-
Walnut Hill, LA	D-	D-	D-
Wallops Island, VA	C	C+	C+
Wallonia, KY	C	A-	A-
Wallace, GA	A-	C+	C+
Vanderbilt, TX	B-	C-	C-
Compton, IL	A+	A-	A-
Collins, WI	A+	A	A
Cold Spring, TN	F	D+	D+
Cold Spring, NJ	B+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Ikes Fork is less safe than the West Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Ikes Fork, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Ikes Fork schools on SchoolGrade

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