Boone County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boone County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 791 violent crimes and 684 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 6.0 per 100k residents, which is 94.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.5 per 100k, 38.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AHomicide
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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
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 | 6.0 | A | 791 | 106.2 | -94.4% |
| Property Crime | 101.5 | A | 684 | 163.6 | -38.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.0 | A | 113 | 22.3 | -91.1% |
| Burglary | 99.5 | F | 160 | 24.0 | +314.1% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 404 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 104 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Madison Police Department
Madison, WV
Whitesville Police Department
Whitesville, WV