Mingo County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mingo County in WV is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 664 violent crimes and 455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 4.2 per 100k, 97.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 AHomicide
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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.8 | A | 664 | 106.2 | -85.2% |
| Property Crime | 4.2 | A | 455 | 163.6 | -97.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 37 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 134 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 4.2 | A | 205 | 116.4 | -96.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 134 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mingo County Sheriff's Office
Gilbert Police Department
Gilbert, WV
Williamson Police Department
Williamson, WV
Matewan Police Department
Matewan, WV