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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$175,036

Cost of Crime™ for Rhodell, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,127 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Rhodell ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of cities but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to Rhodell's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rhodell is 42.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rhodell Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rhodell varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rhodell, WV see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rhodell, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Rhodell for 2025 is $175,036. This translates to approximately $621 per resident and $1,127 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.5% of the median household income in Rhodell. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Rhodell, WV:	$621
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rhodell is $621 per year, which is $156 more than the national average and $258 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rhodell:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $34 more than in Rhodell.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $441 less than in Rhodell

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rhodell	Cost per Rhodell Resident
Murder	$50,032	$177
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,150	$47
Robbery	$3,239	$11
Assault	$36,926	$131
Kidnapping	$2,466	$9
Vehicle Theft	$1,583	$6
Burglary	$9,988	$35
Theft	$24,942	$88
Arson	$1,416	$5
Vandalism	$11,363	$40
Animal Cruelty	$68	$0
Drug Crimes	$19,784	$70
Identity Theft	$78	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$175,036	$621

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rhodell, 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 Rhodell totals $405,019 ($1,436 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $580,055 ($2,057 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 Rhodell 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 Rhodell’s 282 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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Rhodell 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 Rhodell residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.559
Robbery	0.3652
Rape	0.7691
Murder	0.0944
Total Violent Crime	5.788 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.08
Vehicle Theft	0.3625
Burglary	3.905
Arson	0.2080
Total Property Crime	21.55 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1442
Drug Crimes	9.484
Vandalism	5.640
Identity Theft	0.0358
Animal Cruelty	0.0328
Total "Other" Rate	15.34 (D-)

Individual Rhodell Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Helen, WV	D	D-	D
Amigo, WV	D+	D	C-
Ury, WV	D	D	D
Mead, WV	D-	D-	D
Stephenson, WV	C-	D	B
Josephine, WV	D	D	D
Corinne, WV	C	D+	B
Princewick, WV	D	D	D
Maben, WV	C+	D+	B-
Mullens, WV	B	C	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rhodell is higher 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
Norway, NY	B	C-	C-
New London, AR	D-	F	F
New Market, MO	B	B-	B-
New Rumley, OH	B	B-	B-
New Russia, NY	A-	B-	B-
New Salem, IL	B-	B+	B+
New Santa Fe, IN	A-	B-	B-
Newbern, VA	C	B-	B-
Newville, WV	B-	B	B
Nisson, WA	D+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Rhodell is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rhodell, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Rhodell schools on SchoolGrade

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