Ohio County, WV Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Ohio County in WV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 36 violent crimes and 17 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.2 per 100k residents, which is -78.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.3 per 100k, -83.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 A
Annual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate26.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime23.2A36106.2-78.2%
Property Crime26.3A17163.6-83.9%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A13.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault23.2C2622.3+4.1%
Burglary0.0A424.0-100.0%
Larceny26.3A13116.4-77.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bethlehem Police Department

Bethlehem, WV

West Liberty Police Department

West Liberty, WV

Clearview Police Department

Clearview, WV