Berkeley County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Berkeley County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,209 violent crimes and 3,440 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.5 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.1 per 100k, 81.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,209 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents622 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,440 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,961 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.5 | A | 4209 | 106.2 | -63.7% |
| Property Crime | 31.1 | A | 3440 | 163.6 | -81.0% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 27 | 0.5 | -17.4% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 313 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 31 | 5.8 | -77.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.6 | A | 622 | 22.3 | -88.2% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 292 | 24.0 | -85.4% |
| Larceny | 25.0 | A | 2961 | 116.4 | -78.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 139 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Martinsburg Police Department
Martinsburg, WV