24943, WV Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 24943

The map below shows theft per 1,000 24943 residents.

 

24943, WV Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C
A+
Other Crime Grade
B+
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A crime occurs every year or more (on average) in 24943.

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Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 24943 in green. The most dangerous areas in 24943 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 24943, WV Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 24943 is in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning 3% of zip codes are safer and 97% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 24943's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 24943 is 2.399 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 24943 generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 24943 may be as high as 1 in 429 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 460 in the central 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 south parts of 24943, WV: about 0 per year. The west part of 24943 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 24943, 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 24943 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 24943 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 24943 has 0, have the same problem. Of 24943’s 27 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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24943 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 24943 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.439
Robbery
0.1127
Rape
0.8870
Murder
0.0471
Total Violent Crime
3.486 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.399
Vehicle Theft
0.4338
Burglary
1.250
Arson
0.1529
Total Property Crime
4.235 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1268
Drug Crimes
3.588
Vandalism
1.123
Identity Theft
0.0039
Animal Cruelty
0.0158
Total "Other" Rate
4.858 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 24943 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 24943.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Theft Crime Grade
B+
B
B+
B+
A-
B-
A-
A-
A-
B+
A
A
B+
B
A
A
A-
B+
A-
A-
B-
C
B+
B+
A-
B+
A+
A+
B+
B-
B
B
B-
D+
B-
B-
A-
A-
A
A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

24943 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
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D
D-
D-
D
A-
A-
A-
B-
D-
D
D
F
C
F
F
A-
F
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
D
B-
C-
C-
C+

Considering only the theft rate, 24943 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 24943, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 24943 schools on SchoolGrade

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