Raleigh County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Raleigh County in WV is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,143 violent crimes and 8,724 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.4 per 100k residents, which is 14.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 196.3 per 100k, 20.0% 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 BAnnual Rate90.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,143 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate196.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,724 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,479 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,717 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents491 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.4 | B | 5143 | 106.2 | -14.9% |
| Property Crime | 196.3 | C | 8724 | 163.6 | +20.0% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 36 | 0.5 | +468.2% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 232 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 82 | 5.8 | -74.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 905 | 22.3 | -73.7% |
| Burglary | 36.9 | D | 1479 | 24.0 | +53.5% |
| Larceny | 156.0 | D | 6717 | 116.4 | +34.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 491 | 22.2 | -86.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Raleigh County Sheriff's Office
Beckley Police Department
Beckley, WV
Mabscott Police Department
Mabscott, WV
Sophia Police Department
Sophia, WV