Marshall County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marshall County in WV is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,397 violent crimes and 990 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.9 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.3 per 100k, 57.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate31.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,397 (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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents990 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents782 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.9 | A | 1397 | 106.2 | -70.0% |
| Property Crime | 70.3 | A | 990 | 163.6 | -57.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 69 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 186 | 22.3 | -82.9% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 143 | 24.0 | -89.8% |
| Larceny | 53.8 | A | 782 | 116.4 | -53.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.0 | A | 53 | 22.2 | -36.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Benwood Police Department
Benwood, WV
Cameron Police Department
Cameron, WV
Glen Dale Police Department
Glen Dale, WV
Moundsville Police Department
Moundsville, WV