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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$35,501

Cost of Crime™ for Raven Rock, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,041 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Raven Rock ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Raven Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Raven Rock is 20.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Raven Rock, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Raven Rock for 2025 is $35,501. This translates to approximately $348 per resident and $1,041 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Raven Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Raven Rock Compared to Other Cities?

Raven Rock, WV:	$348
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Raven Rock is $348 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $14 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Raven Rock:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $307 more than in Raven Rock.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $169 less than in Raven Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Raven Rock	Cost per Raven Rock Resident
Murder	$13,310	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,799	$47
Robbery	$386	$4
Assault	$4,430	$43
Kidnapping	$429	$4
Vehicle Theft	$429	$4
Burglary	$2,207	$22
Theft	$4,813	$47
Arson	$269	$3
Vandalism	$1,560	$15
Animal Cruelty	$11	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,843	$28
Identity Theft	$16	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$35,501	$348

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Raven Rock, 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 Raven Rock totals $112,321 ($1,101 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $147,822 ($1,449 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 Raven Rock 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 Raven Rock’s 102 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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Raven Rock 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 Raven Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.512
Robbery	0.1202
Rape	0.7759
Murder	0.0694
Total Violent Crime	2.478 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.110
Vehicle Theft	0.2716
Burglary	2.385
Arson	0.1094
Total Property Crime	11.88 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0694
Drug Crimes	3.768
Vandalism	2.140
Identity Theft	0.0198
Animal Cruelty	0.0152
Total "Other" Rate	6.013 (B)

Individual Raven Rock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Beavertown, OH	C-	C	D+
Delong, WV	B	B	B
St. Marys, WV	B+	B	A-
Friendly, WV	C+	C+	C+
Falls Mills, WV	B+	B	B+
Wade, OH	B+	B	B
Shiloh, WV	B	B-	B+
Meadville, WV	B+	B	B+
Vaucluse, WV	A-	B	A+
Matamoras, OH	C	C	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Raven Rock 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
Verhalen, TX	F	F	F
Byron, OK	D	D	D
Callimont, PA	A	B+	B+
Calvin, AR	C	D+	D+
Ury, WV	D	D	D
Utting, AZ	F	F	F
Vanadium, NM	F	F	F
Vandalia, WV	A-	A	A
Vaughn, VA	B-	A+	A+
Butte, ID	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Raven Rock 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 Raven Rock, WV average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Raven Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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