26590, WV Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Theft per Capita in 26590

The map below shows theft per 1,000 26590 residents.

 

26590, WV Map of Theft Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C+
Other Crime Grade
C-
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A crime occurs every 22 days 12 hours (on average) in 26590.

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Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 26590 in green. The most dangerous areas in 26590 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 26590, WV Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of theft is about the same as the average US zip. 26590 is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of zip codes are safer and 50% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 26590's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 26590 is 9.828 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 26590 generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 26590 may be as high as 1 in 66 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 193 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 west parts of 26590, WV: about 1 per year. The northwest part of 26590 has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for 26590, 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 26590 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 26590 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 26590 has 0, have the same problem. Of 26590’s 625 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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26590 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 26590 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.581
Robbery
0.1564
Rape
0.9506
Murder
0.0559
Total Violent Crime
2.744 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.828
Vehicle Theft
1.004
Burglary
1.980
Arson
0.1672
Total Property Crime
12.98 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1012
Drug Crimes
6.785
Vandalism
3.266
Identity Theft
0.0174
Animal Cruelty
0.0295
Total "Other" Rate
10.20 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 26590 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26590.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26590 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
D-
D-
F
A
B
B
B-
B+
B+
B+
C+
B-
C+
C+
D+
F
F
F
F
A+
A-
A-
B+
B-
D
D
B
F
D-
D-
F
C
C
C
C-
D+
C-
C-
D+

Considering only the theft rate, 26590 is less safe 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 26590, WV average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 26590 schools on SchoolGrade

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