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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$100,349

Cost of Crime™ for Wana, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $889 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wana ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Wana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wana is 27.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wana Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wana varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the northeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Wana, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Wana for 2025 is $100,349. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $889 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Wana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Wana, WV:	$387
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wana is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $25 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wana:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $268 more than in Wana.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $208 less than in Wana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wana	Cost per Wana Resident
Murder	$25,235	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,726	$57
Robbery	$1,483	$6
Assault	$12,556	$48
Kidnapping	$1,503	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4,318	$17
Burglary	$5,045	$19
Theft	$13,922	$54
Arson	$1,051	$4
Vandalism	$6,271	$24
Animal Cruelty	$63	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,144	$55
Identity Theft	$33	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$100,349	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wana, 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 Wana totals $241,529 ($933 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $341,878 ($1,320 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 Wana 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 Wana’s 259 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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Wana 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 Wana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.688
Robbery	0.1820
Rape	0.9377
Murder	0.0518
Total Violent Crime	2.860 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.38
Vehicle Theft	1.077
Burglary	2.148
Arson	0.1680
Total Property Crime	13.77 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0957
Drug Crimes	7.383
Vandalism	3.389
Identity Theft	0.0162
Animal Cruelty	0.0329
Total "Other" Rate	10.92 (D+)

Individual Wana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Miracle Run, WV	B	C+	A-
Brave, PA	A+	A-	A+
Wadestown, WV	C	C+	C
MacDale, WV	B+	B-	A
Blacksville, WV	B	C+	A
Kuhntown, PA	A+	A-	A+
Daybrook, WV	A-	B	A+
Round Bottom, WV	C-	C-	C-
Spraggs, PA	A+	B+	A+
Garrison, PA	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wana is higher 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
Snipesville, GA	B-	B+	B+
Lone Pine, LA	D	D	D
Lynxville, WI	B	B+	B+
Magley, IN	A	B+	B+
Shrewsbury, KY	A-	B	B
Sias, WV	B	D+	D+
Siluria, AL	A	A	A
Silver Creek, WI	A+	A	A
Skykomish, WA	D-	F	F
Slate Spring, MS	A+	A+	A+

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

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