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

Crime per Capita in Mitchell Heights

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

 

Mitchell Heights, WV Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B+
Other Crime Grade
B-

$103,107

Cost of Crime™ for Mitchell Heights, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $653 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mitchell Heights ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Mitchell Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mitchell Heights is 19.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mitchell Heights, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Mitchell Heights for 2025 is $103,107. This translates to approximately $272 per resident and $653 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Mitchell Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mitchell Heights Compared to Other Cities?

Mitchell Heights, WV: $272
Welch, WV: $655
Bunker Hill, WV: $179
West Virginia: $362
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mitchell Heights is $272 per year, which is $192 less than the national average and $90 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mitchell Heights:
  • In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $383 more than in Mitchell Heights.
  • In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $93 less than in Mitchell Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mitchell Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mitchell Heights
Cost per Mitchell Heights Resident
Murder
$17,203
$45
Rape/Sexual Assault
$17,917
$47
Robbery
$1,544
$4
Assault
$19,588
$52
Kidnapping
$1,960
$5
Vehicle Theft
$5,286
$14
Burglary
$5,736
$15
Theft
$12,693
$33
Arson
$932
$2
Vandalism
$4,371
$12
Animal Cruelty
$66
$0
Drug Crimes
$15,780
$42
Identity Theft
$32
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$103,107
$272

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mitchell Heights, 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 Mitchell Heights totals $205,656 ($543 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $308,763 ($815 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 Mitchell Heights 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 Mitchell Heights’s 379 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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Mitchell Heights 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 Mitchell Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.800
Robbery
0.1295
Rape
0.7797
Murder
0.0242
Total Violent Crime
2.733 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.467
Vehicle Theft
0.9007
Burglary
1.669
Arson
0.1018
Total Property Crime
9.138 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0853
Drug Crimes
5.629
Vandalism
1.614
Identity Theft
0.0110
Animal Cruelty
0.0234
Total "Other" Rate
7.363 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C+
B
C+
B
B+
C+
C-
B-
D-
F
D
D-
D
D-
C+
C
B
C+
B+
B
C-
D+
C-
D
D-
D+
D+
D+
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mitchell Heights 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
C
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
C
A
A
B+
A+
A+
D+
C-
C-
A-
A
A
A-
B+
B+
B-
C
C
A-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Mitchell Heights 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 Mitchell Heights, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Mitchell Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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