26343, WV Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 26343

The map below shows theft per 1,000 26343 residents.

 

26343, WV Map of Theft Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
C
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A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in 26343.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 26343 in green. The most dangerous areas in 26343 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 26343, WV Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of theft is much lower than the average US zip. 26343 is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of zip codes are safer and 92% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 26343's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 26343 is 3.767 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 26343 generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 26343 may be as high as 1 in 153 in the southwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 876 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 west parts of 26343, WV: about 1 per year. The east part of 26343 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 26343, 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 26343 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 26343 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 26343 has 0, have the same problem. Of 26343’s 559 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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26343 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 26343 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2809
Robbery
0.1215
Rape
0.9862
Murder
0.0474
Total Violent Crime
1.436 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.767
Vehicle Theft
0.3571
Burglary
1.321
Arson
0.1385
Total Property Crime
5.585 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0479
Drug Crimes
6.183
Vandalism
2.576
Identity Theft
0.0550
Animal Cruelty
0.0310
Total "Other" Rate
8.893 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 26343 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26343.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26343 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
C-
B
B
D
C
C+
C+
D+
B
B-
B-
A+
C
D
D
C-
C
A
A
A+
B-
C+
C+
B
C
A
A
C+
D
D+
D+
D
F
B
B
F
A
A-
A-
A+

Considering only the theft rate, 26343 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 26343, WV average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 26343 schools on SchoolGrade

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