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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$473,313

Cost of Crime™ for Mabscott, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $863 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mabscott ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Mabscott's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mabscott is 18.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mabscott Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mabscott varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 54 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mabscott, WV see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mabscott, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Mabscott for 2025 is $473,313. This translates to approximately $306 per resident and $863 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Mabscott. 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): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Mabscott, WV:	$306
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mabscott is $306 per year, which is $159 less than the national average and $57 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mabscott:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $350 more than in Mabscott.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $126 less than in Mabscott

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mabscott	Cost per Mabscott Resident
Murder	$163,045	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,977	$48
Robbery	$2,990	$2
Assault	$57,536	$37
Kidnapping	$7,932	$5
Vehicle Theft	$8,522	$6
Burglary	$28,096	$18
Theft	$57,720	$37
Arson	$2,615	$2
Vandalism	$21,534	$14
Animal Cruelty	$218	$0
Drug Crimes	$48,086	$31
Identity Theft	$41	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$473,313	$306

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mabscott, 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 Mabscott totals $1,453,494 ($938 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,926,807 ($1,244 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 Mabscott 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 Mabscott’s 1,549 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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Mabscott 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 Mabscott residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.293
Robbery	0.0614
Rape	0.7983
Murder	0.0560
Total Violent Crime	2.209 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.195
Vehicle Theft	0.3553
Burglary	2.000
Arson	0.0699
Total Property Crime	9.620 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0845
Drug Crimes	4.197
Vandalism	1.946
Identity Theft	0.0035
Animal Cruelty	0.0190
Total "Other" Rate	6.250 (B)

Individual Mabscott Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
MaCarthur, WV	B-	C-	B
Beckley, WV	C+	C+	C
Sprague, WV	C	C+	C-
Crab Orchard, WV	B-	B-	B-
Fitzpatrick, WV	B	B-	B
Raleigh, WV	B-	C+	B-
Skelton, WV	B-	B-	C
Eccles, WV	B-	B-	B-
Stanaford, WV	B+	B-	B+
Glen White, WV	C-	C-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mabscott 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
Lannon, WI	A-	A	A
Zion, VA	C	A	A
Waukomis, OK	C-	D+	D+
Wanamingo, MN	B	B+	B+
Marion Station, MD	D+	C-	C-
Genola, UT	A	D+	D+
Garden City, FL	A+	A+	A+
Darrow, LA	D-	F	F
Cumming, IA	A	A+	A+
Crystal Springs, FL	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Mabscott 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 Mabscott, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mabscott schools on SchoolGrade

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