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West Virginia Crime Statistics and Rates Report (WV)

West Virginia crime statistics indicate a total downward trend in crime based on data from 26 years when violent crime was increasing and property crime was decreasing.

Based on this report, the crime rate in West Virginia for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025 when the state violent crime rate was lower than the national violent crime rate average by 26.22% and the state property crime rate was lower than the national property crime rate average by 31.38%.

Property and Violent Crime

West Virginia Property Crime
West Virginia Violent Crime
Summary
2025 Crime (Actual Data)Incidents
Aggravated Assault3,127
Arson116
Burglary2,618
Larceny and Theft14,815
Motor Vehicle Theft1,169
Murder and Manslaughter67
Rape925
Robbery150
Crime Rate (Total Incidents)22,871
Property Crime18,602
Violent Crime4,269

State versus National Crime Comparison

West Virginia Property Crime vs. National Comparison
West Virginia Violent Crime vs. National Comparison
Arson numbers are reported inconsistently. Zero values may indicate the data was not available. The FBI cautions the data users against comparing yearly statistical data solely on the basis of their population coverage. The comparisons made herein are thus, only meaningful upon further examination of all variables that affect crime in each reported city, state or other reported jurisdicition.
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