Pax, WV is a small village located just outside of Charleston. Despite its size, the town has a relatively low crime rate, especially when compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Pax, WV is 19.3, which is lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Pax, WV is 25.8 which is much lower than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Pax may be a relatively safe place to live and visit compared to other areas in the country
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Pax violent crime is 19.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Pax property crime is 25.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Pax, West Virginia does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mount Hope, West Virginia. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mount Hope, West Virginia. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.