26408, WV Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 26408 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 26408 ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of zip codes but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to 26408's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 26408 is 1.476 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 26408 residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 26408 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 479 in the northwest areas to 1 in 941 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 26408, WV see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 26408, WV

The total projected cost of crime in 26408 for 2025 is $435,690. This translates to approximately $145 per resident and $411 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in 26408. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.4%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.6%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.0%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 26408 is $145 per year, which is $113 less than the national average and $72 less than West Virginia's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 26408:

• In 26003, WV, crime costs $265 per person, which is $120 more than in 26408.
• In 25414, WV, crime costs $134 per person, which is $11 less than in 26408

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 26408 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 26408	Cost per 26408 Resident
Murder	$239,305	$80
Rape/Sexual Assault	$138,084	$46
Robbery	$5,133	$2
Assault	$53,168	$18
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$435,690	$145

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 26408, WV

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 26408 totals $2,260,567 ($755 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,696,257 ($900 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 26408 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 26408 has 1, have the same problem. Of 26408’s 2,995 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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26408 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 26408 residents in a standard year.

26408 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 26408 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6181
Robbery	0.0545
Rape	0.7604
Murder	0.0425
Total Violent Crime	1.476 (A+)

Individual 26408 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 26408 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 26408.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
26323, WV	F	C	F
26385, WV	A+	A	A+
26301, WV	B-	A-	C+
26451, WV	B	A-	B-
26330, WV	B	A-	B-
26424, WV	B	C	B
26369, WV	B-	C+	B
26378, WV	A	B	A+
26349, WV	C	B-	C+
26422, WV	A	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

26408 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. 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
01235, MA	C+	D-	D-
30805, GA	D+	A-	A-
30625, GA	A-	B	B
27924, NC	D-	D-	D-
22482, VA	D	C+	C+
21561, MD	C	C-	C-
12154, NY	A+	A	A
76823, TX	D	F	F
06018, CT	D+	B+	B+
80442, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the violent crime rate, 26408 is safer than the West Virginia state average and safer than the national average.

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