Roane County, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Roane County in WV is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 519 violent crimes and 448 property crimes. 0 Property crime averages 164.2 per 100k, 0.3% above 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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate164.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate155.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (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 | 0.0 | A | 519 | 106.2 | -100.0% |
| Property Crime | 164.2 | C | 448 | 163.6 | +0.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 98 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 76 | 24.0 | -82.4% |
| Larceny | 155.7 | D | 320 | 116.4 | +33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 42 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Roane County Sheriff's Office
Spencer Police Department
Spencer, WV