Fayette County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in WV is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,513 violent crimes and 2,161 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.7 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.6 per 100k, 70.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.7 | A | 1513 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 48.6 | A | 2161 | 163.6 | -70.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 80 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 302 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 438 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 37.2 | A | 1515 | 116.4 | -68.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.2 | A | 190 | 22.2 | -85.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Ansted Police Department
Ansted, WV
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, WV
Mount Hope Police Department
Mount Hope, WV
Oak Hill Police Department
Oak Hill, WV