2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Wheeling, WV vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 27% less violent crime than Wheeling.
- Gainesville has 34% more property crime than Wheeling.
 Wheeling, WVGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime34.5  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Wheeling, West VirginiaCrime Index
 Blaine, OH 
 Lloydsville, OH 
 Clearview, WV5.5
 West Liberty, WV6.35
 McMechen, WV7.45
 Triadelphia, WV7.9
 Benwood, WV9.05
 St. Clairsville, OH9.1
 Barnesville, OH9.85
 Shadyside, OH10.35

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