Harrison County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harrison County in WV is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,723 violent crimes and 4,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.0 per 100k residents, which is 57.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.0 per 100k, 45.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,723 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents490 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,634 (2019-2023)
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 | 45.0 | A | 2723 | 106.2 | -57.7% |
| Property Crime | 89.0 | A | 4504 | 163.6 | -45.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 149 | 3.5 | -82.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 424 | 22.3 | -67.9% |
| Burglary | 11.4 | A | 490 | 24.0 | -52.4% |
| Larceny | 66.3 | A | 3634 | 116.4 | -43.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 336 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, WV
Clarksburg Police Department
Clarksburg, WV
Salem Police Department
Salem, WV
Shinnston Police Department
Shinnston, WV
Anmoore Police Department
Anmoore, WV