Braxton County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Braxton County in WV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 399 violent crimes and 373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.5 per 100k residents, which is 83.5% below the national average. 0 The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents399 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime17.5A399106.2-83.5%
Property Crime0.0A373163.6-100.0%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A433.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A7224.0-100.0%
Larceny0.0A239116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A5422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Braxton County Sheriff's Office

Department of Natural Resources: Braxton County

State Police: Sutton