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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$75,661

Cost of Crime™ for Volga, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $589 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Volga ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Volga's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Volga is 19.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Volga Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Volga varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Volga, WV see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Volga, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Volga for 2025 is $75,661. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $589 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Volga. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Volga, WV:	$287
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Volga is $287 per year, which is $178 less than the national average and $76 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Volga:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $369 more than in Volga.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $107 less than in Volga

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Volga	Cost per Volga Resident
Murder	$22,035	$83
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,060	$53
Robbery	$867	$3
Assault	$6,037	$23
Kidnapping	$1,108	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,693	$6
Burglary	$3,395	$13
Theft	$10,583	$40
Arson	$821	$3
Vandalism	$3,603	$14
Animal Cruelty	$33	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,411	$43
Identity Theft	$15	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$75,661	$287

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Volga, 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 Volga totals $215,156 ($815 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $290,817 ($1,102 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 Volga 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 Volga’s 264 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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Volga 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 Volga residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7962
Robbery	0.1044
Rape	0.8783
Murder	0.0444
Total Violent Crime	1.823 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.740
Vehicle Theft	0.4141
Burglary	1.418
Arson	0.1288
Total Property Crime	9.701 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0692
Drug Crimes	5.843
Vandalism	1.910
Identity Theft	0.0075
Animal Cruelty	0.0171
Total "Other" Rate	7.848 (C+)

Individual Volga Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wellington Heights, WV	B	B	B+
Mount Liberty, WV	C+	B-	C+
Longview, WV	A-	A+	A-
Audra, WV	A	A	A
Murphy, WV	A-	A+	B+
Philippi, WV	C-	C	C
Brownton, WV	C	C+	C
Teter, WV	C-	B	D+
Corley, WV	A-	B-	A
Stringtown, WV	B+	C+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Volga 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
Sagamore, PA	B	B-	B-
Midtown, TN	B-	B-	B-
Miles Crossroads, TN	C	D	D
Miles, WA	D-	D+	D+
Milford, GA	D	D+	D+
Millburne, WY	C	D+	D+
Milledgeville, PA	A+	A+	A+
Miller, NE	B-	A-	A-
Millers Creek, KY	C-	A-	A-
Milton, CA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Volga 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 Volga, WV average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Volga schools on SchoolGrade

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