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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$46,311

Cost of Crime™ for Valley Furnace, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $639 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Valley Furnace ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Valley Furnace's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valley Furnace is 12.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valley Furnace Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valley Furnace varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 64 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the east.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Valley Furnace, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Valley Furnace for 2025 is $46,311. This translates to approximately $277 per resident and $639 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Valley Furnace. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Valley Furnace Compared to Other Cities?

Valley Furnace, WV:	$277
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valley Furnace is $277 per year, which is $187 less than the national average and $85 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valley Furnace:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $378 more than in Valley Furnace.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $98 less than in Valley Furnace

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Valley Furnace	Cost per Valley Furnace Resident
Murder	$20,440	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,701	$52
Robbery	$583	$3
Assault	$2,666	$16
Kidnapping	$933	$6
Vehicle Theft	$762	$5
Burglary	$1,889	$11
Theft	$3,288	$20
Arson	$577	$3
Vandalism	$3,020	$18
Animal Cruelty	$15	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,428	$21
Identity Theft	$8	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$46,311	$277

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valley Furnace, 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 Valley Furnace totals $177,836 ($1,065 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $224,147 ($1,342 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 Valley Furnace 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 Valley Furnace’s 167 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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Valley Furnace 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 Valley Furnace residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5559
Robbery	0.1111
Rape	0.8593
Murder	0.0651
Total Violent Crime	1.591 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.802
Vehicle Theft	0.2946
Burglary	1.247
Arson	0.1432
Total Property Crime	5.487 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0921
Drug Crimes	2.775
Vandalism	2.531
Identity Theft	0.0062
Animal Cruelty	0.0118
Total "Other" Rate	5.417 (B+)

Individual Valley Furnace Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kasson, WV	A	A	A
Nestorville, WV	A	A	A
Colebank, WV	A	A	A+
Moatsville, WV	A	A-	A+
Tacy, WV	B+	B	A
Kalamazoo, WV	A-	B-	A
St. George, WV	A+	A	A+
Sinclair, WV	A+	A	A+
Marquess, WV	A	A	A+
Montrose, WV	B+	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valley Furnace 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
Ashland, NY	A+	A	A
Bellfountain, OR	D	D+	D+
Buffalo Springs, ND	D-	D	D
Bob White, WV	C+	C+	C+
Bullville, NY	A+	A-	A-
Burchard, MN	B+	A-	A-
Burnside, IA	A-	C	C
Burnt Prairie, IL	A	B+	B+
Bosler, WY	D-	F	F
Walston, MD	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Valley Furnace 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 Valley Furnace, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Valley Furnace schools on SchoolGrade

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