Jefferson County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in WV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 338 violent crimes and 536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.6 per 100k residents, which is -54.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 111.9 per 100k, -31.6% 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 AAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (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 AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate111.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.6 | A | 338 | 106.2 | -54.2% |
| Property Crime | 111.9 | B | 536 | 163.6 | -31.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 51 | 22.3 | -53.9% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 157 | 24.0 | +27.7% |
| Larceny | 76.8 | B | 350 | 116.4 | -34.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 28 | 22.2 | -79.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charles Town Police Department
Charles Town, WV
Shepherdstown Police Department
Shepherdstown, WV
Ranson Police Department
Ranson, WV