26037, WV Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 26037

The map below shows theft per 1,000 26037 residents.

 

26037, WV Map of Theft Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B+
Other Crime Grade
C
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A crime occurs every 2 days 17 hours (on average) in 26037.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 26037 in green. The most dangerous areas in 26037 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 26037, WV Safe?

The B grade means the rate of theft is slightly lower than the average US zip. 26037 is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of zip codes are safer and 67% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 26037's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 26037 is 7.417 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 26037 generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 26037 may be as high as 1 in 48 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 235 in the north 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 26037, WV: about 13 per year. The north part of 26037 has fewer cases of theft with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 26037, 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 more retail establishments in the south part of 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 26037 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 26037 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 26037 has 0, have the same problem. Of 26037’s 6,203 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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26037 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 26037 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.612
Robbery
0.1172
Rape
0.8864
Murder
0.0604
Total Violent Crime
2.676 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.417
Vehicle Theft
0.9996
Burglary
1.353
Arson
0.1030
Total Property Crime
9.873 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0908
Drug Crimes
6.119
Vandalism
2.635
Identity Theft
0.0233
Animal Cruelty
0.0223
Total "Other" Rate
8.890 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 26037 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26037.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26037 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
B-
B
B
B+
D-
F
F
F
D
D-
D-
D
D-
D-
D-
D-
B-
A
A
B-
B-
B-
B-
C+
D
C-
C-
D+
C-
B-
B-
C-
C-
C-
C-
C-
A
A+
A+
A

Considering only the theft rate, 26037 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 26037, WV average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 26037 schools on SchoolGrade

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