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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$312,612

Cost of Crime™ for Sinks Grove, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $740 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Sinks Grove ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Sinks Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sinks Grove is 16.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sinks Grove Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sinks Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 65 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Sinks Grove, WV see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sinks Grove, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Sinks Grove for 2025 is $312,612. This translates to approximately $302 per resident and $740 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Sinks Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sinks Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Sinks Grove, WV:	$302
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sinks Grove is $302 per year, which is $162 less than the national average and $60 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sinks Grove:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $353 more than in Sinks Grove.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $123 less than in Sinks Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sinks Grove	Cost per Sinks Grove Resident
Murder	$98,056	$95
Rape/Sexual Assault	$51,574	$50
Robbery	$2,998	$3
Assault	$54,730	$53
Kidnapping	$4,689	$5
Vehicle Theft	$5,510	$5
Burglary	$10,267	$10
Theft	$23,413	$23
Arson	$3,291	$3
Vandalism	$14,513	$14
Animal Cruelty	$111	$0
Drug Crimes	$43,255	$42
Identity Theft	$204	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$312,612	$302

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sinks Grove, 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 Sinks Grove totals $911,170 ($880 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,223,782 ($1,182 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 Sinks Grove 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 Sinks Grove’s 1,035 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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Sinks Grove 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 Sinks Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.841
Robbery	0.0921
Rape	0.8218
Murder	0.0504
Total Violent Crime	2.806 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.368
Vehicle Theft	0.3438
Burglary	1.094
Arson	0.1317
Total Property Crime	5.937 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0747
Drug Crimes	5.650
Vandalism	1.963
Identity Theft	0.0254
Animal Cruelty	0.0145
Total "Other" Rate	7.727 (C+)

Individual Sinks Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Knobs, WV	A-	B+	A+
Secondcreek, WV	B+	C+	A
Union, WV	D+	D+	C
Keenan, WV	D+	C-	C-
Hollywood, WV	A	A-	A+
Snowflake, WV	A-	A	A
Ronceverte, WV	C+	B-	B-
Salt Sulphur Springs, WV	C	C-	B-
Organ Cave, WV	B-	C+	B
Glace, WV	D	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sinks Grove 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
Duncan, NE	B-	A-	A-
Cataumet, MA	A	B	B
Cathance, ME	A+	A+	A+
Cerro Gordo, NC	C	C-	C-
Clayton, IL	A-	A	A
Clermont, IA	C+	C-	C-
Coolidge, TX	D-	D+	D+
Cravens, KY	B+	A+	A+
Cybur, MS	A+	A+	A+
Davisville, TX	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Sinks Grove 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 Sinks Grove, WV average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sinks Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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