Randolph County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Randolph County in WV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 783 violent crimes and 1,060 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.1 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 102.9 per 100k, 37.1% 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 Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents783 (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 FAnnual Rate54.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate102.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,060 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.1 | A | 783 | 106.2 | -49.0% |
| Property Crime | 102.9 | A | 1060 | 163.6 | -37.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 65 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.1 | F | 449 | 22.3 | +143.3% |
| Burglary | 17.2 | B | 303 | 24.0 | -28.2% |
| Larceny | 83.2 | B | 694 | 116.4 | -28.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Elkins Police Department
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