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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$124,252

Cost of Crime™ for Indore, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $728 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Indore ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Indore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Indore is 14.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Indore Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Indore varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 96 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Indore, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Indore for 2025 is $124,252. This translates to approximately $279 per resident and $728 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Indore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.6%

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

Indore, WV:	$279
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Indore is $279 per year, which is $185 less than the national average and $83 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Indore:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $376 more than in Indore.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $100 less than in Indore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Indore	Cost per Indore Resident
Murder	$39,037	$88
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,741	$51
Robbery	$1,283	$3
Assault	$18,956	$43
Kidnapping	$2,974	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,627	$4
Burglary	$6,625	$15
Theft	$6,617	$15
Arson	$1,341	$3
Vandalism	$5,896	$13
Animal Cruelty	$77	$0
Drug Crimes	$17,062	$38
Identity Theft	$17	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$124,252	$279

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Indore, 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 Indore totals $372,694 ($838 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $496,946 ($1,117 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 Indore 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 Indore’s 445 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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Indore 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 Indore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.483
Robbery	0.0916
Rape	0.8428
Murder	0.0467
Total Violent Crime	2.464 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.871
Vehicle Theft	0.2361
Burglary	1.641
Arson	0.1248
Total Property Crime	4.873 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1102
Drug Crimes	5.183
Vandalism	1.855
Identity Theft	0.0050
Animal Cruelty	0.0233
Total "Other" Rate	7.177 (B-)

Individual Indore Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bickmore, WV	C	D+	C+
Fola, WV	C	D+	B-
Lizemores, WV	A-	B	A+
Rosedale, WV	B	B+	B+
Vaughan, WV	C	D+	B
Glen, WV	B-	C	B+
Upper Leatherwood, WV	D-	D-	D-
Dixie, WV	C	D+	B-
Pond Gap, WV	C	C	C+
Swiss, WV	C	D+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Indore 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
Brushy, OK	D+	C	C
Calais, VT	B+	A-	A-
Busseyville, WI	B	B	B
Burrel, CA	D+	D	D
Bureau, IL	A+	A	A
Burbank, SD	D-	D-	D-
Buffalo Ridge, SD	A	A	A
Buffalo, PA	A-	A	A
Buena Vista, TN	F	D	D
Buckner, IL	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Indore is safer than 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 Indore, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Indore schools on SchoolGrade

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