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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$136,738

Cost of Crime™ for Patterson Creek, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $566 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Patterson Creek ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Patterson Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Patterson Creek is 14.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Patterson Creek, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Patterson Creek for 2025 is $136,738. This translates to approximately $225 per resident and $566 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Patterson Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Patterson Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Patterson Creek, WV:	$225
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Patterson Creek is $225 per year, which is $239 less than the national average and $137 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Patterson Creek:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $430 more than in Patterson Creek.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $45 less than in Patterson Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Patterson Creek	Cost per Patterson Creek Resident
Murder	$37,601	$62
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,550	$44
Robbery	$1,753	$3
Assault	$13,036	$21
Kidnapping	$2,174	$4
Vehicle Theft	$3,792	$6
Burglary	$2,957	$5
Theft	$17,116	$28
Arson	$1,942	$3
Vandalism	$9,420	$15
Animal Cruelty	$60	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,221	$33
Identity Theft	$118	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$136,738	$225

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Patterson Creek, 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 Patterson Creek totals $380,300 ($625 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $517,038 ($850 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 Patterson Creek 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 Patterson Creek’s 608 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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Patterson Creek 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 Patterson Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7466
Robbery	0.0916
Rape	0.7202
Murder	0.0329
Total Violent Crime	1.591 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.436
Vehicle Theft	0.4027
Burglary	0.5363
Arson	0.1323
Total Property Crime	6.507 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0590
Drug Crimes	4.496
Vandalism	2.169
Identity Theft	0.0251
Animal Cruelty	0.0132
Total "Other" Rate	6.762 (B-)

Individual Patterson Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ridgeley, WV	B+	B-	B+
Wiley Ford, WV	A-	A-	B+
Fort Ashby, WV	B+	B-	A+
Short Gap, WV	A-	C	A
Cresaptown, MD	D-	D-	D+
Carpendale, WV	A+	A+	A+
Bier, MD	D	C-	D
Spring Gap, MD	D	D+	D
Cumberland, MD	D	D+	D+
Springfield, WV	C-	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Patterson Creek 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
Gorham, KS	D-	D-	D-
Harg, MO	C	D+	D+
Worden, KS	B	B-	B-
Hamden, NY	A+	A	A
Gum Flat, TN	C-	D+	D+
Greycliff, MT	D	D-	D-
Graysville, PA	A-	B	B
Grand Tower, IL	C+	D+	D+
Graham, AL	C+	C+	C+
Hatchers, VA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Patterson Creek 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 Patterson Creek, WV average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Patterson Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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