24828, WV Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 24828 in green. The most dangerous areas in 24828 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 24828, WV Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of theft is higher than the average US zip. 24828 is in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning 73% of zip codes are safer and 27% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 24828's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 24828 is 14.65 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 24828 generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 24828 may be as high as 1 in 51 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 84 in the northeast part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of 24828, WV: about 4 per year. The southwest part of 24828 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 24828, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 24828 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 24828 has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 24828 has 0, have the same problem. Of 24828’s 581 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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24828 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 24828 residents in a standard year.

Individual 24828 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 24828 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 24828.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
24843, WV	D+	D-	C-	C
24816, WV	C	D-	B-	B-
24878, WV	D+	D+	D+	D+
24881, WV	D+	D+	C-	C-
24834, WV	D-	D	D-	F
24801, WV	D-	D	D-	D-
24898, WV	C+	A	C-	C-
24844, WV	C+	D+	C+	C+
24839, WV	C-	F	C+	C-
24845, WV	C	F	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

24828 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
05342, VT	C+	C+	C+	C+
99321, WA	C-	C-	C-	D
11430, NY	D	D	D	F
12482, NY	A	C+	C+	A-
12861, NY	B+	D-	D-	B-
98396, WA	F	F	F	F
58741, ND	D	B-	B-	D-
58384, ND	F	D-	D-	F
59046, MT	C+	B+	B+	A
59841, MT	A	C+	C+	A+

Considering only the theft rate, 24828 is less safe than the West Virginia state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 24828, WV average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 24828 schools on SchoolGrade

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