Jefferson County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,287 violent crimes and 1,717 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.6 per 100k residents, which is 57.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.7 per 100k, 42.7% 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 Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,287 (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 Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,717 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,261 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.6 | A | 1287 | 106.2 | -57.0% |
| Property Crime | 93.7 | A | 1717 | 163.6 | -42.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 70 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 155 | 22.3 | -62.9% |
| Burglary | 24.2 | C | 314 | 24.0 | +0.5% |
| Larceny | 66.2 | A | 1261 | 116.4 | -43.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 130 | 22.2 | -84.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Charles Town Police Department
Charles Town, WV
Shepherdstown Police Department
Shepherdstown, WV
Ranson Police Department
Ranson, WV