Monongalia County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monongalia County in WV is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,953 violent crimes and 6,893 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.2 per 100k residents, which is 58.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 272.4 per 100k, 66.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate44.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,953 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents616 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate272.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,893 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents806 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate267.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,695 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.2 | A | 2953 | 106.2 | -58.4% |
| Property Crime | 272.4 | F | 6893 | 163.6 | +66.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 316 | 3.5 | -17.3% |
| Robbery | 0.3 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -95.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 616 | 22.3 | -91.5% |
| Burglary | 3.2 | A | 806 | 24.0 | -86.6% |
| Larceny | 267.2 | F | 5695 | 116.4 | +129.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 341 | 22.2 | -91.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monongalia County Sheriff's Office
Morgantown Police Department
Morgantown, WV
Star City Police Department
Star City, WV
Westover Police Department
Westover, WV
Department of Natural Resources: Monongalia County
Granville Police Department
Granville, WV