Lightburn, WV Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

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

The A grade means the rate of vandalism is much lower than the average US city. Lightburn is in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning 9% of cities are safer and 91% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Lightburn's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Lightburn is 1.020 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for Lightburn, remember that the rate of vandalism 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 city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Lightburn residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Lightburn 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 Lightburn has 0, have the same problem. Of Lightburn’s 37 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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Lightburn Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lightburn residents in a standard year.

Individual Lightburn Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of vandalism in Lightburn is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lightburn.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Jane Lew, WV	A	B-	A+	A-
McWhorter, WV	A+	B-	A+	A
Lost Creek, WV	A	A	A+	A
Kincheloe, WV	A	A	A+	A
South Park, WV	A-	C	A	B+
West Milford, WV	A-	A-	A-	A-
Rider, WV	A-	A-	A	A
Freemansburg, WV	A-	A-	A-	A-
Rockford, WV	A	A-	A	A
Pricetown, WV	B-	B	C+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lightburn is lower versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Ridgewood, PA	B+	A-	A-	B+
Monson, WV	F	D	D	D
Montague, AL	B	B+	B+	C+
Moody, OR	D-	D+	D+	F
Moore, AR	D	D-	D-	D-
Mooresville, MS	A	A+	A+	A-
Mooresville, OH	A-	A+	A+	B
Moose Junction, WI	D+	D+	D+	C-
Mud Castle, NC	F	F	F	F
Reynolds, PA	A-	A-	A-	A

Considering only the vandalism rate, Lightburn 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 Lightburn, WV average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Lightburn schools on SchoolGrade

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