Barbour County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barbour County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 442 violent crimes and 358 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.0 per 100k residents, which is 50.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 32.2 per 100k, 80.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate53.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate32.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.0 | A | 442 | 106.2 | -50.1% |
| Property Crime | 32.2 | A | 358 | 163.6 | -80.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 34 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.7 | B | 245 | 22.3 | -20.6% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 113 | 24.0 | -74.1% |
| Larceny | 22.9 | A | 206 | 116.4 | -80.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.1 | A | 35 | 22.2 | -86.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barbour County Sheriff's Office
Belington Police Department
Belington, WV
Philippi Police Department
Philippi, WV