Putnam County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in WV is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 946 violent crimes and 1,419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 27.9 per 100k, 83.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents946 (2019-2023)
Homicide
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 AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,419 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.8 | A | 946 | 106.2 | -85.1% |
| Property Crime | 27.9 | A | 1419 | 163.6 | -83.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 79 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 250 | 22.3 | -89.8% |
| Burglary | 1.1 | A | 257 | 24.0 | -95.3% |
| Larceny | 25.6 | A | 1020 | 116.4 | -78.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.1 | A | 129 | 22.2 | -94.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Winfield Police Department
Winfield, WV