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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,629

Cost of Crime™ for New Hamlin, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,186 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. New Hamlin ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to New Hamlin's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in New Hamlin is 26.77 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. New Hamlin Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in New Hamlin varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of New Hamlin, WV see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in New Hamlin, WV

The total projected cost of crime in New Hamlin for 2025 is $92,629. This translates to approximately $406 per resident and $1,186 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in New Hamlin. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in New Hamlin Compared to Other Cities?

New Hamlin, WV:	$406
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in New Hamlin is $406 per year, which is $58 less than the national average and $44 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to New Hamlin:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $249 more than in New Hamlin.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $227 less than in New Hamlin

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to New Hamlin	Cost per New Hamlin Resident
Murder	$29,027	$127
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,106	$53
Robbery	$984	$4
Assault	$8,621	$38
Kidnapping	$4,213	$18
Vehicle Theft	$2,073	$9
Burglary	$4,803	$21
Theft	$12,339	$54
Arson	$748	$3
Vandalism	$3,397	$15
Animal Cruelty	$42	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,264	$63
Identity Theft	$12	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$92,629	$406

The Intangible Cost of Crime in New Hamlin, 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 New Hamlin totals $252,664 ($1,108 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $345,293 ($1,514 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 New Hamlin 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 New Hamlin’s 228 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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New Hamlin 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 New Hamlin residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.317
Robbery	0.1372
Rape	0.8757
Murder	0.0677
Total Violent Crime	2.397 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.45
Vehicle Theft	0.5872
Burglary	2.323
Arson	0.1359
Total Property Crime	13.50 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3048
Drug Crimes	8.458
Vandalism	2.085
Identity Theft	0.0066
Animal Cruelty	0.0248
Total "Other" Rate	10.88 (D+)

Individual New Hamlin Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Hamlin, WV	C+	C+	C+
Hamlin, WV	C	C	C
Pleasant View, WV	C-	D+	C-
Myra, WV	C+	B	B-
Hager, WV	A	A-	A+
Branchland, WV	D+	D	D+
Salt Rock, WV	A-	B-	A
Midkiff, WV	C+	C	B-
Eggleton, WV	A	B-	A
Sias, WV	B	D+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

New Hamlin 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
Ellisville, AL	A-	A-	A-
Etna, MN	B-	A-	A-
Ethel, MO	C-	C-	C-
Yetter, IA	B	B	B
Eram, OK	B	C	C
Enterprise, GA	A	B+	B+
Encinal, NM	F	F	F
Emmalane, GA	C-	A+	A+
Emington, IL	A+	B+	B+
Elmwood, MO	D-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, New Hamlin is less safe 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 New Hamlin, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See New Hamlin schools on SchoolGrade

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