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

Crime per Capita in Meadowville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Meadowville.

 

Meadowville, WV Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A
Other Crime Grade
B-

$110,832

Cost of Crime™ for Meadowville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,034 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Meadowville 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 Meadowville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Meadowville is 16.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Meadowville Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Meadowville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 111 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Meadowville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Meadowville for 2025 is $110,832. This translates to approximately $329 per resident and $1,034 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Meadowville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Meadowville, WV: $329
Welch, WV: $655
Bunker Hill, WV: $179
West Virginia: $362
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Meadowville is $329 per year, which is $135 less than the national average and $33 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Meadowville:
  • In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $326 more than in Meadowville.
  • In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $149 less than in Meadowville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Meadowville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Meadowville
Cost per Meadowville Resident
Murder
$40,534
$120
Rape/Sexual Assault
$18,447
$55
Robbery
$1,077
$3
Assault
$15,253
$45
Kidnapping
$2,020
$6
Vehicle Theft
$2,263
$7
Burglary
$5,571
$17
Theft
$7,365
$22
Arson
$980
$3
Vandalism
$7,039
$21
Animal Cruelty
$45
$0
Drug Crimes
$10,220
$30
Identity Theft
$18
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$110,832
$329

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Meadowville, 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 Meadowville totals $360,874 ($1,071 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $471,705 ($1,400 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 Meadowville 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 Meadowville’s 337 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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Meadowville 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 Meadowville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.576
Robbery
0.1016
Rape
0.9028
Murder
0.0640
Total Violent Crime
2.644 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.220
Vehicle Theft
0.4337
Burglary
1.823
Arson
0.1204
Total Property Crime
6.597 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0988
Drug Crimes
4.100
Vandalism
2.924
Identity Theft
0.0068
Animal Cruelty
0.0181
Total "Other" Rate
7.147 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C+
B+
A+
B+
A+
C+
C
B-
A-
B-
A
C+
C
B-
A+
B+
A+
C+
B-
C+
A
A
A
C+
B
C
C
C+
C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Meadowville 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
A+
A-
A-
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
A-
B+
B+
A-
A+
A+
C
C
C
A-
A
A
A-
B+
B+
D
D+
D+
C+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Meadowville 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 Meadowville, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Meadowville schools on SchoolGrade

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