Martinsburg, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Martinsburg Police Department serves the city of Martinsburg, WV in Berkeley County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,073 violent crimes and 1,427 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 42.0 per 100k, 74.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,073 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,427 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,370 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 1073 | 106.2 | -60.4% |
| Property Crime | 42.0 | A | 1427 | 163.6 | -74.3% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 35 | 24.0 | -78.2% |
| Larceny | 31.5 | A | 1370 | 116.4 | -72.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | 12 miles | B 93.9 | D 201.3 | Violent: 123.6% higher Property: 379.1% higher |
| Shepherdstown | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.3% higher |
| Ranson | 12 miles | A 52.0 | A 69.3 | Violent: 23.7% higher Property: 65.0% higher |
| Berkeley Springs | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Capon Bridge | 36 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |