Lewis County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lewis County in WV is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 667 violent crimes and 568 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.3 per 100k residents, which is 75.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.1 per 100k, 79.2% 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 A
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (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 A
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime26.3A667106.2-75.2%
Property Crime34.1A568163.6-79.2%
Homicide0.0A50.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A303.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A55.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A8622.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A13724.0-100.0%
Larceny26.3A359116.4-77.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.8A6722.2-64.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lewis County Sheriff's Office

Weston Police Department

Weston, WV

Department of Natural Resources: Lewis County

State Police: Weston