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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$1.04 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mount Hope, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,197 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Mount Hope ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Mount Hope's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mount Hope is 31.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mount Hope Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Hope varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Mount Hope, WV see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mount Hope, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Mount Hope for 2025 is $1,041,322. This translates to approximately $489 per resident and $1,197 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Mount Hope. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mount Hope Compared to Other Cities?

Mount Hope, WV:	$489
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mount Hope is $489 per year, which is $25 more than the national average and $127 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mount Hope:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $166 more than in Mount Hope.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $310 less than in Mount Hope

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mount Hope	Cost per Mount Hope Resident
Murder	$303,911	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$112,098	$53
Robbery	$10,161	$5
Assault	$209,230	$98
Kidnapping	$13,896	$7
Vehicle Theft	$37,820	$18
Burglary	$53,545	$25
Theft	$141,714	$67
Arson	$6,252	$3
Vandalism	$44,629	$21
Animal Cruelty	$471	$0
Drug Crimes	$107,395	$50
Identity Theft	$202	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$1,041,322	$489

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mount Hope, 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 Mount Hope totals $2,605,220 ($1,224 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,646,543 ($1,714 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 Mount Hope 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 central 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 Mount Hope has 2, have the same problem. Of Mount Hope’s 2,128 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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Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.424
Robbery	0.1518
Rape	0.8688
Murder	0.0760
Total Violent Crime	4.520 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.86
Vehicle Theft	1.148
Burglary	2.774
Arson	0.1217
Total Property Crime	16.90 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1077
Drug Crimes	6.823
Vandalism	2.936
Identity Theft	0.0122
Animal Cruelty	0.0299
Total "Other" Rate	9.908 (C-)

Individual Mount Hope Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bradley, WV	A-	A	B+
Pax, WV	C	D+	C
Glen Jean, WV	C	C-	C+
Prosperity, WV	D-	D+	D-
Lee, WV	B	C	A-
Hilltop, WV	B	C	A-
Lively, WV	B-	C-	B-
Scarbro, WV	B-	B-	C+
Warden, WV	C	D+	C
Lanark, WV	C	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mount Hope is similar 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
Centerville, TX	D-	F	F
Chassell, MI	B-	C+	C+
Warren, TX	D+	C	C
Todd Mission, TX	A-	C	C
Greybull, WY	D	B-	B-
Outlook, WA	D	B	B
Post Oak Bend City, TX	C-	C-	C-
Pomaria, SC	C+	C+	C+
Pleasantdale, WV	B	C	C
Pinehurst, ID	C	C	C

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

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