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Bluefield, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bluefield Police Department serves the city of Bluefield, WV in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 745 violent crimes and 75 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.7 per 100k residents, which is 9.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.9 per 100k, 5.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate96.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents745 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate171.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate128.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime96.7C745106.2-9.0%
Property Crime171.9C75163.6+5.0%
Rape10.7F323.5+203.7%
Burglary128.9F1824.0+436.4%
Larceny32.2A48116.4-72.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.7A422.2-51.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Princeton 0 miles
C 123.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 27.9% higher
Property: N/A
Hinton 22 miles
N/A 0.0
A 46.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 73.0% lower
Beckley 26 miles
F 217.9
F 526.6
Violent: 125.4% higher
Property: 206.4% higher
Mabscott 26 miles
N/A 0.0
A 78.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 54.1% lower
Sophia 26 miles
B 79.9
A 79.9
Violent: 17.3% lower
Property: 53.5% lower