Monongalia County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monongalia County in WV is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,329 violent crimes and 4,005 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.0 per 100k residents, which is -56.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 331.2 per 100k, +102.5% above 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 AAnnual Rate46.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,329 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate331.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,005 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate325.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,527 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.0 | A | 1329 | 106.2 | -56.7% |
| Property Crime | 331.2 | F | 4005 | 163.6 | +102.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 125 | 3.5 | -6.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 269 | 22.3 | -92.6% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 324 | 24.0 | -86.3% |
| Larceny | 325.5 | F | 3527 | 116.4 | +179.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.5 | A | 148 | 22.2 | -88.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morgantown Police Department
Morgantown, WV
Star City Police Department
Star City, WV
Westover Police Department
Westover, WV
Granville Police Department
Granville, WV