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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$28,941

Cost of Crime™ for Majorsville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $837 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Majorsville ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Majorsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Majorsville is 16.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Majorsville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Majorsville for 2025 is $28,941. This translates to approximately $340 per resident and $837 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Majorsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Majorsville, WV:	$340
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Majorsville is $340 per year, which is $124 less than the national average and $22 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Majorsville:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $315 more than in Majorsville.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $161 less than in Majorsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Majorsville	Cost per Majorsville Resident
Murder	$10,029	$118
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,849	$45
Robbery	$284	$3
Assault	$6,539	$77
Kidnapping	$433	$5
Vehicle Theft	$540	$6
Burglary	$955	$11
Theft	$1,968	$23
Arson	$255	$3
Vandalism	$2,132	$25
Animal Cruelty	$7	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,936	$23
Identity Theft	$13	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$28,941	$340

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Majorsville, 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 Majorsville totals $86,566 ($1,018 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $115,506 ($1,359 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 Majorsville 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 Majorsville’s 85 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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Majorsville 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 Majorsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.679
Robbery	0.1061
Rape	0.7468
Murder	0.0628
Total Violent Crime	3.595 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.470
Vehicle Theft	0.4103
Burglary	1.239
Arson	0.1242
Total Property Crime	6.243 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0839
Drug Crimes	3.080
Vandalism	3.511
Identity Theft	0.0203
Animal Cruelty	0.0117
Total "Other" Rate	6.707 (B-)

Individual Majorsville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Durbin, PA	A+	B+	A+
Calis, WV	A-	C-	A+
Dallas, WV	B	C	B
Enon, PA	A+	B	A+
Sand Hill, WV	B+	C-	A-
Wolf Run, WV	A-	C-	A+
West Finley, PA	A+	A-	A
Wind Ridge, PA	A	B	A-
Good Intent, PA	A+	A-	A+
Simpson Store, PA	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Majorsville 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
Grand Summit, KS	D	D+	D+
Westfall, KS	D	D+	D+
Westfield, ND	D-	C+	C+
Westford, PA	A+	A	A
Westminster Park, NY	C	C	C
Westport, ME	A	A+	A+
Westport, OR	C	C-	C-
Westport, PA	A+	C-	C-
Westport, WI	A-	B+	B+
Westview, MO	B+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Majorsville 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 Majorsville, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Majorsville schools on SchoolGrade

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