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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$6.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Moundsville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,274 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Moundsville ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Moundsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moundsville is 33.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moundsville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moundsville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Moundsville, WV see the most incidents - about 75 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 29 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moundsville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Moundsville for 2025 is $6,755,302. This translates to approximately $523 per resident and $1,274 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Moundsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Moundsville, WV:	$523
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moundsville is $523 per year, which is $59 more than the national average and $161 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moundsville:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $132 more than in Moundsville.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $343 less than in Moundsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moundsville	Cost per Moundsville Resident
Murder	$2.03 million	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$639,377	$49
Robbery	$49,139	$4
Assault	$1.60 million	$124
Kidnapping	$68,311	$5
Vehicle Theft	$109,553	$8
Burglary	$275,082	$21
Theft	$929,217	$72
Arson	$37,991	$3
Vandalism	$481,257	$37
Animal Cruelty	$2,306	$0
Drug Crimes	$529,516	$41
Identity Theft	$1,543	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$6,755,302	$523

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moundsville, 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 Moundsville totals $16,900,960 ($1,308 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,656,261 ($1,831 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 Moundsville 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 west part of the city has more 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, of which Moundsville has 3, have the same problem. Of Moundsville’s 12,920 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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Moundsville 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 Moundsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.324
Robbery	0.1209
Rape	0.8162
Murder	0.0835
Total Violent Crime	5.345 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.89
Vehicle Theft	0.5476
Burglary	2.347
Arson	0.1218
Total Property Crime	16.90 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0872
Drug Crimes	5.541
Vandalism	5.214
Identity Theft	0.0154
Animal Cruelty	0.0241
Total "Other" Rate	10.88 (D+)

Individual Moundsville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Viola, WV	B-	C-	B+
Glen Dale, WV	B	C-	B
McKeefrey, WV	C	D+	B-
Shadyside, OH	C+	B-	C+
Webb, OH	A-	B-	A-
McMechen, WV	C	D+	C+
Glen Easton, WV	C+	D+	B
Powhatan Point, OH	B	B+	B-
Graysville, WV	B-	C-	B+
Steinersville, OH	B	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moundsville is higher 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
Hazard, KY	D+	B-	B-
South Point, OH	C-	C+	C+
Hillsdale, MI	C+	C-	C-
Highlands, TX	D	D-	D-
Highland, NY	B-	C	C
Highland, IL	B+	A-	A-
Herrin, IL	B+	A-	A-
Henderson, CO	D+	D+	D+
Hellertown, PA	B+	B+	B+
Hazlehurst, GA	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Moundsville 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 Moundsville, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Moundsville schools on SchoolGrade

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