Parkersburg, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Parkersburg Police Department serves the city of Parkersburg, WV in Wood County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,444 violent crimes and 6,016 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.1 per 100k residents, which is 5.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 269.4 per 100k, 64.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 41 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 CAnnual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,444 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate269.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,016 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents987 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate224.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,464 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.1 | C | 2444 | 106.2 | -5.7% |
| Property Crime | 269.4 | F | 6016 | 163.6 | +64.6% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 122 | 3.5 | +95.4% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 73 | 5.8 | -40.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.8 | A | 348 | 22.3 | -38.0% |
| Burglary | 31.1 | D | 987 | 24.0 | +29.3% |
| Larceny | 224.5 | F | 4464 | 116.4 | +92.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.8 | A | 445 | 22.2 | -37.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 41 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Male | 2 |
| Anti-Sikh | 14 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Buddhist | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 4 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 0 miles | D 162.8 | F 287.3 | Violent: 62.6% higher Property: 6.7% higher |
| Williamstown | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 67.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.8% lower |
| St. Marys | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ravenswood | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ripley | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 75.7% lower |