Theft per Capita in 26222
The map below shows theft per 1,000 26222 residents.
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Highest crime
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C+
Overall Crime Grade™
D |
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B |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 27 days 19 hours (on average) in 26222.
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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 26222 in green. The most dangerous areas in 26222 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 26222, WV Safe?
The B+ grade means the rate of theft is lower than the average US zip. 26222 is in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of zip codes are safer and 71% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 26222's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.
The rate of theft in 26222 is 6.900 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 26222 generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of theft in 26222 may be as high as 1 in 87 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 166 in the east 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 26222, WV: about 1 per year. The east part of 26222 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Theft Maps
When looking at the theft map for 26222, 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 26222 residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 26222 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 26222 has 0, have the same problem. Of 26222’s 495 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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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 26222 residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.851 |
Robbery |
0.2805 |
Rape |
0.9065 |
Murder |
0.1110 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.149 (D) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.900 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.6390 |
Burglary |
2.937 |
Arson |
0.1261 |
Total Property Crime |
10.60 (B) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1598 |
Drug Crimes |
7.019 |
Vandalism |
3.525 |
Identity Theft |
0.0262 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0281 |
Total "Other" Rate |
10.76 (C-) |
Individual 26222 Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes
Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 26222 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26222.
Nearby Zip | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Theft Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D | B | B+ | |
C- | D | C | C | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A | A- | A- | |
C+ | C | A- | A- | |
A | A- | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | A- | A | |
C+ | C | B | B | |
B | B- | A | A+ | |
C+ | C+ | B | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations
26222 is similar 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 | C+ | C+ | B | |
A- | A | A | A | |
A+ | A | A | A+ | |
B+ | C+ | C+ | A- | |
A- | A- | A- | A | |
D+ | B+ | B+ | D | |
A+ | B+ | B+ | A+ | |
C+ | A- | A- | C | |
A | B+ | B+ | A+ | |
A | B+ | B+ | A+ |
Considering only the theft rate, 26222 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 26222, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 26222 schools on SchoolGrade
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