Raleigh County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Raleigh County in WV is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,320 violent crimes and 4,822 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.3 per 100k residents, which is -6.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 228.5 per 100k, +39.7% 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 CAnnual Rate99.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,320 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate228.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,822 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,024 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.3 | C | 2320 | 106.2 | -6.5% |
| Property Crime | 228.5 | D | 4822 | 163.6 | +39.7% |
| Homicide | 4.0 | F | 10 | 0.5 | +657.6% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 48 | 5.8 | -65.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 441 | 22.3 | -81.9% |
| Burglary | 44.8 | F | 581 | 24.0 | +86.5% |
| Larceny | 181.7 | D | 4024 | 116.4 | +56.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 211 | 22.2 | -90.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beckley Police Department
Beckley, WV
Mabscott Police Department
Mabscott, WV
Sophia Police Department
Sophia, WV