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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$57,783

Cost of Crime™ for Peeltree, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $872 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Peeltree ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Peeltree's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Peeltree is 25.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Peeltree Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Peeltree varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Peeltree, WV see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Peeltree, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Peeltree for 2025 is $57,783. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $872 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Peeltree. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Peeltree, WV:	$359
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Peeltree is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $3 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Peeltree:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $296 more than in Peeltree.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $179 less than in Peeltree

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Peeltree	Cost per Peeltree Resident
Murder	$19,765	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,207	$39
Robbery	$487	$3
Assault	$6,291	$39
Kidnapping	$1,163	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,083	$7
Burglary	$1,876	$12
Theft	$11,076	$69
Arson	$444	$3
Vandalism	$3,387	$21
Animal Cruelty	$22	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,960	$37
Identity Theft	$20	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$57,783	$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Peeltree, 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 Peeltree totals $162,256 ($1,008 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $220,039 ($1,367 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 Peeltree 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 Peeltree’s 161 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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Peeltree 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 Peeltree residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.361
Robbery	0.0962
Rape	0.6359
Murder	0.0653
Total Violent Crime	2.158 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.28
Vehicle Theft	0.4345
Burglary	1.285
Arson	0.1143
Total Property Crime	15.12 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1191
Drug Crimes	5.005
Vandalism	2.945
Identity Theft	0.0157
Animal Cruelty	0.0186
Total "Other" Rate	8.103 (C+)

Individual Peeltree Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Century, WV	B+	A	B+
Overfield, WV	C	B+	C-
Teter, WV	C-	B	D+
Romines Mills, WV	A	A	A+
Johnstown, WV	A-	A-	A+
Hodgesville, WV	A-	A+	B+
Pepper, WV	D+	B-	D
Longview, WV	A-	A+	A-
Rockford, WV	A	A-	A
Quiet Dell, WV	A	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Peeltree 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
Johnson Park, CA	D	D-	D-
Iron Mountain, MO	C+	C+	C+
Ironhills, IA	C	B	B
Irwin, CA	C-	D	D
Ivydell, TN	F	F	F
Jamesville, AL	C-	D+	D+
Jasper Mills, OH	B-	C+	C+
Jay Em, WY	C-	B+	B+
Jenkinsville, KY	B-	B+	B+
Jerktail, MO	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Peeltree 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 Peeltree, WV average SchoolGrade of C, with 34% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Peeltree schools on SchoolGrade

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