Petersburg, WV has a much lower crime rate than the national average. The violent crime rate in Petersburg is 11.3, which is nearly half the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Petersburg is 11.1 – almost one-third of the US average of 35.4. This shows that Petersburg is much safer than most other places in the country, making it an attractive option for those looking for a safe and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Petersburg violent crime is 11.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Petersburg property crime is 11.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.