Kanawha County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kanawha County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,516 violent crimes and 15,656 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.8 per 100k residents, which is -7.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 226.3 per 100k, +38.3% above 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 CAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,516 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,858 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate226.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,656 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,956 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate155.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,353 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,186 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.8 | C | 8516 | 106.2 | -7.0% |
| Property Crime | 226.3 | D | 15656 | 163.6 | +38.3% |
| Homicide | 4.2 | F | 58 | 0.5 | +694.7% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 266 | 3.5 | -68.8% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 280 | 5.8 | -65.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.9 | C | 1858 | 22.3 | +2.7% |
| Burglary | 30.2 | D | 2956 | 24.0 | +25.5% |
| Larceny | 155.9 | D | 11353 | 116.4 | +34.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.2 | F | 1186 | 22.2 | +81.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Belle Police Department
Belle, WV
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, WV
Dunbar Police Department
Dunbar, WV
St. Albans Police Department
St. Albans, WV
South Charleston Police Department
South Charleston, WV
Marmet Police Department
Marmet, WV
Pratt Police Department
Pratt, WV