Marshall County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Marshall County in WV is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 706 violent crimes and 579 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.7 per 100k residents, which is -68.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.2 per 100k, -52.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate33.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (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 A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate77.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate59.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime33.7A706106.2-68.2%
Property Crime77.2A579163.6-52.8%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A253.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault3.2A10722.3-85.4%
Burglary0.0A2124.0-100.0%
Larceny59.7A548116.4-48.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.5B422.2-20.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Benwood Police Department

Benwood, WV

Cameron Police Department

Cameron, WV

Glen Dale Police Department

Glen Dale, WV

Moundsville Police Department

Moundsville, WV