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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$54,773

Cost of Crime™ for Rodemer, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $757 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Rodemer ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Rodemer's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rodemer is 22.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rodemer Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rodemer varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Rodemer, WV see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rodemer, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Rodemer for 2025 is $54,773. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $757 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Rodemer. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%

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

Rodemer, WV:	$298
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rodemer is $298 per year, which is $167 less than the national average and $65 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rodemer:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $357 more than in Rodemer.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $118 less than in Rodemer

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rodemer	Cost per Rodemer Resident
Murder	$8,732	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,821	$53
Robbery	$750	$4
Assault	$10,310	$56
Kidnapping	$1,422	$8
Vehicle Theft	$225	$1
Burglary	$2,908	$16
Theft	$6,719	$37
Arson	$503	$3
Vandalism	$2,598	$14
Animal Cruelty	$31	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,745	$58
Identity Theft	$10	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$54,773	$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rodemer, 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 Rodemer totals $107,950 ($587 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $162,722 ($884 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 Rodemer 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 Rodemer’s 184 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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Rodemer 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 Rodemer residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.951
Robbery	0.1296
Rape	0.8803
Murder	0.0253
Total Violent Crime	2.986 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.050
Vehicle Theft	0.0791
Burglary	1.742
Arson	0.1133
Total Property Crime	8.985 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1275
Drug Crimes	7.895
Vandalism	1.976
Identity Theft	0.0068
Animal Cruelty	0.0230
Total "Other" Rate	10.03 (C-)

Individual Rodemer Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Terra Alta, WV	B+	B+	A-
Manheim, WV	C+	D+	B+
St. Joe, WV	A-	A-	A+
Hopemont, WV	B-	B	A-
Turner Douglass, WV	C-	D-	B
Aurora, WV	C	D	B+
Kingwood, WV	B	B-	A-
Hutton, MD	D	D	D
Rowlesburg, WV	B	C-	A
White Oak Springs, WV	A-	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rodemer 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
Sheffield Square, VT	A-	A-	A-
Lunds Valley, ND	D	B-	B-
Lurton, AR	D	D-	D-
Sardis, WV	A-	A	A
Schley, IA	C+	B+	B+
Scottsville, SC	F	F	F
Seeber Flats, TN	D+	D	D
Selman City, TX	C+	C	C
Severn, NC	D	C-	C-
Seward, KS	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Rodemer is as safe as 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 Rodemer, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Rodemer schools on SchoolGrade

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