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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$97,489

Cost of Crime™ for Strange Creek, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,181 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Strange Creek is 26.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Strange Creek Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Strange Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Strange Creek, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Strange Creek for 2025 is $97,489. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,181 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Strange Creek. 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): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Strange Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Strange Creek, WV:	$401
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Strange Creek is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $39 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Strange Creek:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $254 more than in Strange Creek.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $222 less than in Strange Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Strange Creek	Cost per Strange Creek Resident
Murder	$25,216	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,986	$53
Robbery	$924	$4
Assault	$14,733	$61
Kidnapping	$1,550	$6
Vehicle Theft	$5,754	$24
Burglary	$6,961	$29
Theft	$8,396	$35
Arson	$889	$4
Vandalism	$8,270	$34
Animal Cruelty	$39	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,730	$48
Identity Theft	$40	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$97,489	$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Strange Creek, 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 Strange Creek totals $233,253 ($960 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $330,741 ($1,361 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 Strange Creek 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 Strange Creek’s 243 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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Strange Creek 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 Strange Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.111
Robbery	0.1210
Rape	0.8814
Murder	0.0552
Total Violent Crime	3.169 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.671
Vehicle Theft	1.529
Burglary	3.158
Arson	0.1514
Total Property Crime	11.51 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1052
Drug Crimes	6.526
Vandalism	4.764
Identity Theft	0.0212
Animal Cruelty	0.0218
Total "Other" Rate	11.44 (D+)

Individual Strange Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Glendon, WV	C	C+	B-
Rockton, WV	C+	C+	C
Middle Run, WV	D+	C-	C-
Morris, WV	B	D	A-
Dille, WV	D+	D	D+
Duck, WV	C+	C+	B-
Harrison, WV	B	C+	B+
Frametown, WV	C+	B-	C+
Birch River, WV	B	D	A-
Widen, WV	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Strange Creek 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
Rural Vale, TN	C	D+	D+
Leesville, NY	B-	C	C
Lehr, ND	D	C	C
Leipsic, IN	D+	C-	C-
Lenora, MN	C	A-	A-
Levant, KS	D+	D+	D+
Levita, TX	B	B+	B+
Lido Beach, NY	D+	D+	D+
Lorraine, KS	D	D+	D+
Magnet, IN	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Strange Creek 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 Strange Creek, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Strange Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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