2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Martinsburg, WV vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 54% more violent crime than Martinsburg.
- Chicago has 32% less property crime than Martinsburg.
 Martinsburg, WVChicago, ILUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock49.922.7
 Property Crime67.6  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Martinsburg, West VirginiaCrime Index
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 Fairview, MD 
 Falling Waters, WV11.65
 Boonsboro, MD12.5
 Smithsburg, MD13.45
 Antietam, MD14.35
 Trego-Rohrersville Station, MD14.35
 Chewsville, MD14.8
 Dargan, MD14.8
 Mapleville, MD14.8

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