Mercer County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in WV is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,040 violent crimes and 191 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.1 per 100k residents, which is +3.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 85.9 per 100k, -47.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate110.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,040 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents590 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.1 | C | 1040 | 106.2 | +3.7% |
| Property Crime | 85.9 | A | 191 | 163.6 | -47.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 37 | 3.5 | +51.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 590 | 22.3 | -60.3% |
| Burglary | 64.4 | F | 18 | 24.0 | +168.2% |
| Larceny | 16.1 | A | 164 | 116.4 | -86.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 4 | 22.2 | -75.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bluefield Police Department
Bluefield, WV
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, WV