Moundsville, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Moundsville Police Department serves the city of Moundsville, WV in Marshall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 636 violent crimes and 499 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.8 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 168.4 per 100k, 3.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CLarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.8 | A | 636 | 106.2 | -39.0% |
| Property Crime | 168.4 | C | 499 | 163.6 | +3.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 99 | 22.3 | -41.8% |
| Larceny | 168.4 | D | 493 | 116.4 | +44.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Dale | 2 miles | B 70.2 | B 140.3 | Violent: 8.3% higher Property: 16.7% lower |
| Cameron | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Benwood | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bethlehem | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.2% lower |
| West Liberty | 14 miles | B 69.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 7.3% higher Property: N/A |