Brookhaven, WV is a small town with a population of just over 2,000 people. While the overall crime rate in Brookhaven is below the national average, there are still some issues that need to be addressed. The violent crime rate in Brookhaven is 13.2 per 1,000 residents while the US average is 22.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime in Brookhaven is also slightly higher than the national average at 34.1 incidents per 1,000 people compared to 35.4 incidents per 1,000 people across the United States. However, it's important to note that due to its relatively low population size and limited resources, Brookhaven's law enforcement force may not have the means to effectively combat this issue alone and may require assistance from other local or state agencies if they are to make a significant impact on Brookhaven's crime rate.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Brookhaven violent crime is 13.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Brookhaven property crime is 34.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Brookhaven, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Westover, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Westover, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.