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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$293,314

Cost of Crime™ for Whitesville, WV

In 2025, crime will cost $1,314 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Whitesville ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Whitesville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whitesville is 33.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Whitesville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Whitesville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the northwest.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Whitesville, WV

The total projected cost of crime in Whitesville for 2025 is $293,314. This translates to approximately $469 per resident and $1,314 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Whitesville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Whitesville, WV:	$469
Welch, WV:	$655
Bunker Hill, WV:	$179
West Virginia:	$362
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whitesville is $469 per year, which is $5 more than the national average and $107 more than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whitesville:

In Welch, WV, crime costs $655 per person, which is $186 more than in Whitesville.
In Bunker Hill, WV, crime costs $179 per person, which is $290 less than in Whitesville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whitesville	Cost per Whitesville Resident
Murder	$90,972	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$33,414	$53
Robbery	$4,999	$8
Assault	$41,811	$67
Kidnapping	$3,107	$5
Vehicle Theft	$4,822	$8
Burglary	$11,225	$18
Theft	$51,763	$83
Arson	$1,783	$3
Vandalism	$16,252	$26
Animal Cruelty	$101	$0
Drug Crimes	$33,016	$53
Identity Theft	$48	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$293,314	$469

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whitesville, 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 Whitesville totals $775,086 ($1,240 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,068,399 ($1,709 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 Whitesville 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 southeast part of the city has more 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 Whitesville’s 625 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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Whitesville 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 Whitesville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.329
Robbery	0.2543
Rape	0.8817
Murder	0.0775
Total Violent Crime	3.543 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.99
Vehicle Theft	0.4983
Burglary	1.980
Arson	0.1181
Total Property Crime	18.59 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0820
Drug Crimes	7.141
Vandalism	3.640
Identity Theft	0.0099
Animal Cruelty	0.0219
Total "Other" Rate	10.90 (D+)

Individual Whitesville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leevale, WV	D+	C	D+
Janie, WV	C	C	C-
Sylvester, WV	C-	C	C-
Rock Creek, WV	D+	C-	C-
Dorothy, WV	D+	C+	D+
Price Hill, WV	B+	B	B+
Colcord, WV	D+	C+	D+
Kayford, WV	C-	D+	C-
Montcoal, WV	D-	D	D-
Edwight, WV	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whitesville is similar 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
Floyd, NM	D	C-	C-
Erie, TN	F	D	D
Evans, WA	D	C	C
Fackler, AL	B	B+	B+
Fagus, MO	D-	D	D
Falkland, NC	C-	C	C
Fanning, MO	C+	D	D
Farwell, MN	B+	A+	A+
Fielding, UT	A-	B	B
Emden, IL	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Whitesville is less safe than the West Virginia state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Whitesville, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Whitesville schools on SchoolGrade

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