Cabell County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cabell County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,751 violent crimes and 3,813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.2 per 100k residents, which is 36.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 169.8 per 100k, 3.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate67.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,751 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate169.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,813 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents440 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.2 | A | 1751 | 106.2 | -36.7% |
| Property Crime | 169.8 | C | 3813 | 163.6 | +3.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 200 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.1 | C | 223 | 22.3 | -0.7% |
| Burglary | 2.3 | A | 440 | 24.0 | -90.4% |
| Larceny | 153.8 | D | 3139 | 116.4 | +32.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 224 | 22.2 | -38.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cabell County Sheriff's Office
Barboursville Police Department
Barboursville, WV
Milton Police Department
Milton, WV