Hardy County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hardy County in WV is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 718 violent crimes and 888 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.8 per 100k residents, which is 87.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 180.9 per 100k, 10.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents718 (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 C
Annual Rate180.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate180.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents674 (2019-2023)

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 Crime12.8A718106.2-87.9%
Property Crime180.9C888163.6+10.6%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A503.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A27522.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A13224.0-100.0%
Larceny180.9D674116.4+55.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A8222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hardy County Sheriff's Office

Moorefield Police Department

Moorefield, WV

Department of Natural Resources: Hardy County

State Police: Moorefield