Fairmont, West Virginia has a lower rate of violent crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Fairmont is 18.5, while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Fairmont is 25.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. This suggests that residents of Fairmont are generally safer than those living elsewhere in the country. While it's important to remain mindful of one's surroundings and take basic safety precautions, overall Fairmont appears to be relatively safe for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fairmont violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Fairmont property crime is 25.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.