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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$72,568

Cost of Crime™ for Linn, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $976 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Linn ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Linn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Linn is 27.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Linn Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Linn varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Linn, WV see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Linn, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Linn for 2025 is $72,568. This translates to approximately $422 per resident and $976 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Linn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Linn, WV:	$422
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Linn is $422 per year, which is $42 less than the national average and $60 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Linn:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $233 more than in Linn.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $242 less than in Linn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Linn	Cost per Linn Resident
Murder	$21,266	$124
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,333	$48
Robbery	$1,056	$6
Assault	$13,218	$77
Kidnapping	$743	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,972	$11
Burglary	$2,976	$17
Theft	$10,850	$63
Arson	$584	$3
Vandalism	$3,058	$18
Animal Cruelty	$21	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,460	$49
Identity Theft	$30	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$72,568	$422

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Linn, 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 Linn totals $184,504 ($1,073 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $257,071 ($1,495 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 Linn 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 Linn’s 172 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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Linn 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 Linn residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.676
Robbery	0.1952
Rape	0.7990
Murder	0.0658
Total Violent Crime	3.736 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.18
Vehicle Theft	0.7405
Burglary	1.908
Arson	0.1405
Total Property Crime	14.97 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0712
Drug Crimes	6.650
Vandalism	2.489
Identity Theft	0.0222
Animal Cruelty	0.0165
Total "Other" Rate	9.248 (C)

Individual Linn Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vadis, WV	B+	B	B
Copley, WV	B	B-	B-
Alum Bridge, WV	A-	B	B+
Troy, WV	C	C	C+
Sand Fork, WV	D	D-	D+
Leopold, WV	C	C	C+
Stouts Mills, WV	D-	F	D+
Coxs Mills, WV	C-	C-	C
Glenville, WV	D+	D+	C-
Hurst, WV	A-	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Linn 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
Woodlawn, KS	C-	D	D
Hurley, KY	D-	B-	B-
Idyllwild, CA	D	F	F
Imnaha, OR	D+	C-	C-
Indian Creek, MO	F	F	F
Indian Crossing, PA	A	C+	C+
Indian Falls, NY	B	C-	C-
Industrial, MS	A+	A+	A+
Inglenook, PA	B+	B	B
Ione, CO	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Linn 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 Linn, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Linn schools on SchoolGrade

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